LAEF Satisfaction & Priorities

Survey Highlights2015-16

Executive Summary

Survey Response• Focus: Program satisfaction in 2015-16 and priorities for 2016-17

• Survey offered in English, Spanish, and Chinese languages

• 1,725 starts and 1,376 completed surveys (out of 5,765 parents)• English=1,544, Spanish=25, Chinese=56• Representative sample across schools and grades• Non-donors are under-represented

• Over 4,000 comments submitted, read, and categorized

• 80% completion rate compared to 84% in 2014-15

Program Satisfaction  • Program satisfaction rated on a 5-step scale from “Very Dissatisfied” to

“Very Satisfied”

• Satisfaction results mixed compared to 2014-15 • Elementary - average satisfaction ratings same as last year• Jr. High - average satisfaction ratings lower by 5%• Both Elementary and Jr. High showed increase in dissatisfaction by 3%

• Elementary programs have higher satisfaction than Junior High Programs

• Parents continue to value K-3 class student:teacher ratio reduction, PE, and STEM, Junior High Electives

Executive Summary

Pressure Points• Class Sizes - Parents continue to desire small classes and many would like

even smaller classes in grades TK-3, 25 or less in grades 4-6

• Junior High parents desire smaller classes in Math and English

• Parents open to changing the Music program, having Music/Arts Program

• Parents note lack of communication about classwork and student progress

Key Takeaways• As in previous years, many comments indicate lack of understanding

about LAEF programs and funding

- Ongoing challenge for LAEF Board to improve outreach to school communities, differentiate role from PTA

• Parents have little visibility into programs funded for Junior High, aren’t sure of benefit — investigate how to better address needs

Executive Summary

Key Results

Who took the survey?

n = 1,725

Almond Covington Gardner Egan Loyola Oak Santa Rita Springer 0

57.5

115

172.5

230

208

185193

163150

216207

229

193

Blach

Are all populations represented?

# of Families % Population # of Response % of Responses Over-/Under- Representation

Almond 406 16.3% 193 14.9% -1.4%

Covington 407 16.3% 207 15.9% -0.4%

Gardner Bullis 204 8.2% 150 11.5% 3.4%

Loyola 346 13.9% 163 12.5% -1.3%

Oak 308 12.3% 193 14.9% 2.5%

Santa Rita 449 18.0% 185 14.2% -3.8%

Springer 375 15.0% 208 16.0% 1.0%

Blach 484 43.7% 229 51.5% 7.8%

Egan 624 56.3% 216 48.5% -7.8%

Survey sample proportional to actual elementary enrollment +/- 3%. Junior Highs: Egan is under-represented

Elementary Satisfaction Ratings2014-15 2015-16

Program TK+K 1-3 4-6 TK+K 1-3 4-6Teacher:Student Ratio 76.1% 84.1% 72.1% 74.4%

Library 64.4% 78.8% 73.1% 80.3% 77.5% 72.3%Art Docents 50.0% 63.0% 61.6% 60.4% 66.0% 57.4%

PE 65.2% 72.0% 77.6% 73.3% 76.0% 74.2%Small Group/Literacy Aide

Aids61.5% 36.3%

STEM 71.7% 85.9% 84.2% 74.3% 83.0% 78.9%Music 71.1% 64.5%

cSTEM 6th Grade 71.3% 60.4%

Teacher:Student Ratio 4.3% 4.7% 11.9% 8.6%

Library 2.2% 2.2% 3.3% 4.5% 5.0% 5.7%

Art Docents 2.2% 3.5% 5.1% 5.9% 3.5% 7.3%

PE 0.0% 5.8% 5.4% 6.8% 5.0% 7.2%Small Group/Literacy Aide 3.5% 4.7%

STEM 2.2% 2.9% 2.7% 8.4% 4.3% 5.7%

Music 8.2% 8.4%

cSTEM 6th Grade 3.8% 8.7%

Satisfied

Dissatisfied

Mix of higher/lower “Satisfied” ratings,overall increase in “Dissatisfied” ratings

Jr. High Satisfaction Ratings

Program 2014-15 2015-16Science CSR 68.6% 65.5%

Math CSR 72.9% 66.0%

Soc. Studies CSR 61.1% 56.5%

English CSR 66.4% 60.1%

cSTEM 41.1%

Library 48.5% 47.8%

Electives 73.6% 66.9%

Satisfied

Dissatisfied

Overall decrease in “Satisfied” ratings, increase in “Dissatisfied” ratings

Science CSR 2.9% 4.4%Math CSR 3.1% 9.7%

Soc. Studies CSR 2.3% 4.2%English CSR 4.3% 7.3%

cSTEM 9.0%Library 3.6% 6.3%

Electives 3.4% 7.9%

New Questions

Student Skills

"What skills, experiences, and dispositions do you believe are most critical to prepare students to thrive in our rapidly changing global community? (Choose up to 8).”

Critical Thinking

Communication

Writing

Creativity

Responsibility

Time Management

Collaboration

Real-World Experiences

0 20 40 60 80

40.1

40.5

42.8

43.1

48.7

50.3

67.3

70.7

“All are important” was the most

frequent comment

n = 1506

Other Choices: Speaking Skills 39.6%, Mathematical Reasoning: 36.7%

Project-Based Learning

n = 1492

Are you supportive of a Project-Based Educational approach, versus a Lecture-Based Educational approach?

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

No Not Sure Yes

Most comments indicated need for both

Top 5 Choices Grade 1-3 Grade 4-6

Exposure to wide variety of art forms and expressions 4 1

Introduction to various kinds of visual and performing arts 3 2

Become comfortable performing/speaking to an audience 1 3

Learn to play an instrument 2 4

Appreciation for music 5 5

n = 655

Grade 4-6 Music Program Purpose

n = 733

What do you think the purpose of the grade 4-6 Arts Program should be? Choose 3:

Additional Modifications

If you could make a change to your child(ren)'s school day, what would it be?

Top Categories Comments Share

Homework 87 11%

More Time 83 11%

Later Start 56 7%

Happy As-Is 53 7%

n = 783

Parent Attitudes

Donation Attitudes

0%

13%

25%

38%

50%

Non Donor Tax Deduction Not High Priority Try Every Year Counts on Me Every Family

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

n = 1409

“Counts on Me” response captures strongest sense of community “greater good” While respondent pool changes over time, attitudes are highly consistent

Which statement best represents your attitude about donating to LAEF?

LAEF Funding Level

n = 1373

LAEF's current level of funding to the school district is

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

Not Sufficient About Right Too High Other

Rate LAEF Board Members

n = 1400

0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree

The LAEF Board of Directors strives to represent all of the families in our school district. Please read the following statements and provide a rating that reflects your thoughts/feelings about LAEF.

LAEF Board members are parents like me who are interested in

keeping our schools strong.

LAEF Board members at my school are accessible and open to hearing

my input.

LAEF Board members effectively communicate with the parent community on funding issues.

Similar results to 2014-15

Recommendations

• Continue efforts to improve parent understanding of LAEF mission, values, and impact- Outreach to new families, TK, and Kinder- Work to broaden mindset beyond their child’s immediate benefit

• Work with District to investigate ways that our grant could better address needs of Junior Highs

• Ask District to communicate rationale for class size thresholds