Survey Results 2009-10

The Los Altos Educational Foundation (LAEF) conducted the 2009-10 Survey of Los Altos School District parents in January 2009. 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!"

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