Parent Survey Results

The Los Altos Educational Foundation (LAEF) recently conducted the 2009-10 Survey of Los Altos School District parents. Over 1,000 parents responded from every grade(K-8) and every school in the district. Thanks to those of you who gave us your feedback!

The majority of parents were Satisfied/Very Satisfied parents with LAEF-funded programs:

K-3 Class Size Reduction - 69%

Science Aides - 70%

PE Specialists - 71%

Art Docent Program - 72%

FAB - overall 73%

Jr High Class Size Reduction - 77-80%

Here are some highlights from the survey:

84% of parents surveyed feel LAEF programs are a good/very good value for their donation.

Parents surveyed have indicated if LAEF could fund more programs, class size is their highest priority, followed by Science.

Survey comments suggest that parents are concerned about class sizes, especially in kindergarten and 1st grade, but realize the increases are due to state budget cuts.

88% of parents surveyed report that the quality of the schools in the Los Altos School District was influential/very influential in their decision to move to Los Altos.

77% of parents surveyed feel LAEF does a good/very good job partnering with Los Altos School District to fund enrichment programs valued by LASD families.

Sample comments from survey responses

"LAEF support for the schools is essential, especially given the state budget cuts."

"The programs funded through LAEF contribute to a superior education and more well rounded child"

"Grateful we have LAEF!"

Click here to see more detailed results.

Click here for answers to Frequently Asked Questions from the survey.

Click here for a graphical summary of the LASD budget.

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