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PS 506 JOURNALISM AND TECHNOLOGY - STUDENT DIGITAL RESOURCES

Annually, school districts and charter schools are required to conduct a survey concerning student digital resources and Internet access in their homes. Required by Commissioner’s Regulation 155.17, the Student Digital Resources and Access data provides information about student access to devices and internet at their place of residence. It is imperative that districts, BOCES, charter schools, and the New York State Education Department maintain an updated, accurate, complete picture of the digital access status for each individual student. The data will help identify specific needs and target resources. The data should also be used at local level for instructional and programmatic decision-making.

Information is reported to the State Education Department through the Student Information Repository System (SIRS). The count of enrolled includes students enrolled at any time during the school year in that location. The following data points are collected by school districts by surveying students’ households.

SCHOOL PROVIDED DEVICE

Data are based on the number of responses to this question.

Indication of whether the school or district issued the student a dedicated school- or district-owned device for the student’s use during the school year.

1. Did the school district issue your child a dedicated school or district-owned device for their use during the school year?

Enrollment

486

Count of Completed Questions

24

Percent Completed

4.94% of Enrolled

SubgroupYesNo
#%#%
All Students20 83.334 16.67
Female10 76.923 23.08
Male10 90.911 9.09
American Indian/Alaska Native0 00 0
Black0 00 0
Hispanic10 76.923 23.08
Asian or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander6 85.711 14.29
White4 1000 0
Multiracial0 00 0
General Education Students18 81.824 18.18
Students with Disabilities2 1000 0
Not English Language Learner16 804 20
English Language Learner4 1000 0
Economically Disadvantaged20 83.334 16.67
Not Economically Disadvantaged0 00 0
Not Migrant20 83.334 16.67
Homeless1 33.332 66.67
Not Homeless19 90.482 9.52
Not in Foster Care20 83.334 16.67
Parent in Armed Forces1 1000 0
Parent Not in Armed Forces19 82.614 17.39

PRIMARY DEVICE

Data are based on the number of responses to this question.

2. What is the device your child uses most often to complete learning activities away from school? (This can be a school-provided device or another device, whichever the student is most often using to complete their schoolwork.)

Enrollment

486

Count of Completed Questions

24

Percent Completed

4.94% of Enrolled

SubgroupChromebookDesktopLaptopNo DeviceSmartphoneTablet
#%#%#%#%#%#%
All Students3 12.51 4.172 8.332 8.330 016 66.67
Female2 15.381 7.691 7.692 15.380 07 53.85
Male1 9.090 01 9.090 00 09 81.82
American Indian/Alaska Native0 00 00 00 00 00 0
Black0 00 00 00 00 00 0
Hispanic2 15.380 02 15.382 15.380 07 53.85
Asian or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander1 14.291 14.290 00 00 05 71.43
White0 00 00 00 00 04 100
Multiracial0 00 00 00 00 00 0
General Education Students3 13.641 4.551 4.552 9.090 015 68.18
Students with Disabilities0 00 01 500 00 01 50
Not English Language Learner3 151 51 52 100 013 65
English Language Learner0 00 01 250 00 03 75
Economically Disadvantaged3 12.51 4.172 8.332 8.330 016 66.67
Not Economically Disadvantaged0 00 00 00 00 00 0
Not Migrant3 12.51 4.172 8.332 8.330 016 66.67
Homeless0 00 01 33.330 00 02 66.67
Not Homeless3 14.291 4.761 4.762 9.520 014 66.67
Not in Foster Care3 12.51 4.172 8.332 8.330 016 66.67
Parent in Armed Forces0 01 1000 00 00 00 0
Parent Not in Armed Forces3 13.040 02 8.72 8.70 016 69.57

PRIMARY LEARNING DEVICE PROVIDER

Data are based on the number of responses to this question.

3. Who is the provider of the primary learning device identified in question 2? (This can be a school-provided device or another device, whichever the student is most often using to complete their schoolwork.)

Enrollment

486

Count of Completed Questions

24

Percent Completed

4.94% of Enrolled

SubgroupNo DevicePersonalSchool
#%#%#%
All Students2 8.334 16.6718 75
Female2 15.383 23.088 61.54
Male0 01 9.0910 90.91
American Indian/Alaska Native0 00 00 0
Black0 00 00 0
Hispanic2 15.380 011 84.62
Asian or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander0 02 28.575 71.43
White0 02 502 50
Multiracial0 00 00 0
General Education Students2 9.094 18.1816 72.73
Students with Disabilities0 00 02 100
Not English Language Learner2 103 1515 75
English Language Learner0 01 253 75
Economically Disadvantaged2 8.334 16.6718 75
Not Economically Disadvantaged0 00 00 0
Not Migrant2 8.334 16.6718 75
Homeless0 01 33.332 66.67
Not Homeless2 9.523 14.2916 76.19
Not in Foster Care2 8.334 16.6718 75
Parent in Armed Forces0 00 01 100
Parent Not in Armed Forces2 8.74 17.3917 73.91

PRIMARY LEARNING DEVICE ACCESS

Data are based on the number of responses to this question.

4. Is the primary learning device (identified in question 2) shared with anyone else in the household?

Enrollment

486

Count of Completed Questions

24

Percent Completed

4.94% of Enrolled

SubgroupNo DeviceNot SharedShared
#%#%#%
All Students2 8.3319 79.173 12.5
Female2 15.389 69.232 15.38
Male0 010 90.911 9.09
American Indian/Alaska Native0 00 00 0
Black0 00 00 0
Hispanic2 15.3811 84.620 0
Asian or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander0 05 71.432 28.57
White0 03 751 25
Multiracial0 00 00 0
General Education Students2 9.0917 77.273 13.64
Students with Disabilities0 02 1000 0
Not English Language Learner2 1015 753 15
English Language Learner0 04 1000 0
Economically Disadvantaged2 8.3319 79.173 12.5
Not Economically Disadvantaged0 00 00 0
Not Migrant2 8.3319 79.173 12.5
Homeless0 03 1000 0
Not Homeless2 9.5216 76.193 14.29
Not in Foster Care2 8.3319 79.173 12.5
Parent in Armed Forces0 00 01 100
Parent Not in Armed Forces2 8.719 82.612 8.7

PRIMARY LEARNING DEVICE SUFFICIENCY

Data are based on the number of responses to this question.

5. Is the primary learning device (identified in question 2) sufficient for your child to fully participate in all learning activities away from school?

Enrollment

486

Count of Completed Questions

24

Percent Completed

4.94% of Enrolled

SubgroupNot SufficientSufficient
#%#%
All Students6 2518 75
Female3 23.0810 76.92
Male3 27.278 72.73
American Indian/Alaska Native0 00 0
Black0 00 0
Hispanic4 30.779 69.23
Asian or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander2 28.575 71.43
White0 04 100
Multiracial0 00 0
General Education Students6 27.2716 72.73
Students with Disabilities0 02 100
Not English Language Learner6 3014 70
English Language Learner0 04 100
Economically Disadvantaged6 2518 75
Not Economically Disadvantaged0 00 0
Not Migrant6 2518 75
Homeless1 33.332 66.67
Not Homeless5 23.8116 76.19
Not in Foster Care6 2518 75
Parent in Armed Forces0 01 100
Parent Not in Armed Forces6 26.0917 73.91

INTERNET ACCESS IN RESIDENCE

Data are based on the number of responses to this question.

6. Is your child able to access the internet in their primary place of residence?

Enrollment

486

Count of Completed Questions

24

Percent Completed

4.94% of Enrolled

SubgroupNoYes
#%#%
All Students4 16.6720 83.33
Female2 15.3811 84.62
Male2 18.189 81.82
American Indian/Alaska Native0 00 0
Black0 00 0
Hispanic3 23.0810 76.92
Asian or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander1 14.296 85.71
White0 04 100
Multiracial0 00 0
General Education Students4 18.1818 81.82
Students with Disabilities0 02 100
Not English Language Learner4 2016 80
English Language Learner0 04 100
Economically Disadvantaged4 16.6720 83.33
Not Economically Disadvantaged0 00 0
Not Migrant4 16.6720 83.33
Homeless0 03 100
Not Homeless4 19.0517 80.95
Not in Foster Care4 16.6720 83.33
Parent in Armed Forces0 01 100
Parent Not in Armed Forces4 17.3919 82.61

INTERNET ACCESS TYPE

Data are based on the number of responses to this question.

7. What is the primary type of internet service used in your child’s primary place of residence?

Enrollment

486

Count of Completed Questions

24

Percent Completed

4.94% of Enrolled

SubgroupCellularCommunity Wi-FiDial-upDSLMobile HotspotNoneOtherBroadbandSatellite
#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%
All Students0 01 4.171 4.170 01 4.173 12.55 20.8313 54.170 0
Female0 01 7.691 7.690 00 02 15.381 7.698 61.540 0
Male0 00 00 00 01 9.091 9.094 36.365 45.450 0
American Indian/Alaska Native0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0
Black0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0
Hispanic0 01 7.690 00 00 03 23.083 23.086 46.150 0
Asian or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander0 00 01 14.290 01 14.290 00 05 71.430 0
White0 00 00 00 00 00 02 502 500 0
Multiracial0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0
General Education Students0 01 4.551 4.550 01 4.553 13.644 18.1812 54.550 0
Students with Disabilities0 00 00 00 00 00 01 501 500 0
Not English Language Learner0 01 51 50 01 53 154 2010 500 0
English Language Learner0 00 00 00 00 00 01 253 750 0
Economically Disadvantaged0 01 4.171 4.170 01 4.173 12.55 20.8313 54.170 0
Not Economically Disadvantaged0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0
Not Migrant0 01 4.171 4.170 01 4.173 12.55 20.8313 54.170 0
Homeless0 00 00 00 00 00 02 66.671 33.330 0
Not Homeless0 01 4.761 4.760 01 4.763 14.293 14.2912 57.140 0
Not in Foster Care0 01 4.171 4.170 01 4.173 12.55 20.8313 54.170 0
Parent in Armed Forces0 00 01 1000 00 00 00 00 00 0
Parent Not in Armed Forces0 01 4.350 00 01 4.353 13.045 21.7413 56.520 0

INTERNET PERFORMANCE CODE

Data are based on the number of responses to this question.

8. In their primary residence, can your child complete the full range of learning activities, including video streaming and assignment upload, without interruptions caused by slow or poor internet performance?

Enrollment

486

Count of Completed Questions

24

Percent Completed

4.94% of Enrolled

SubgroupNoYes
#%#%
All Students5 20.8319 79.17
Female3 23.0810 76.92
Male2 18.189 81.82
American Indian/Alaska Native0 00 0
Black0 00 0
Hispanic3 23.0810 76.92
Asian or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander2 28.575 71.43
White0 04 100
Multiracial0 00 0
General Education Students5 22.7317 77.27
Students with Disabilities0 02 100
Not English Language Learner5 2515 75
English Language Learner0 04 100
Economically Disadvantaged5 20.8319 79.17
Not Economically Disadvantaged0 00 0
Not Migrant5 20.8319 79.17
Homeless0 03 100
Not Homeless5 23.8116 76.19
Not in Foster Care5 20.8319 79.17
Parent in Armed Forces0 01 100
Parent Not in Armed Forces5 21.7418 78.26

INTERNET ACCESS BARRIER

Data are based on the number of responses to this question.

9. What, if any, is the primary barrier to having sufficient and reliable internet access in your child’s primary place of residence?

Enrollment

486

Count of Completed Questions

24

Percent Completed

4.94% of Enrolled

SubgroupAvailabilityCostNoneOther
#%#%#%#%
All Students3 12.511 45.838 33.332 8.33
Female3 23.085 38.465 38.460 0
Male0 06 54.553 27.272 18.18
American Indian/Alaska Native0 00 00 00 0
Black0 00 00 00 0
Hispanic2 15.387 53.854 30.770 0
Asian or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander0 02 28.573 42.862 28.57
White1 252 501 250 0
Multiracial0 00 00 00 0
General Education Students3 13.6411 507 31.821 4.55
Students with Disabilities0 00 01 501 50
Not English Language Learner2 109 457 352 10
English Language Learner1 252 501 250 0
Economically Disadvantaged3 12.511 45.838 33.332 8.33
Not Economically Disadvantaged0 00 00 00 0
Not Migrant3 12.511 45.838 33.332 8.33
Homeless0 01 33.332 66.670 0
Not Homeless3 14.2910 47.626 28.572 9.52
Not in Foster Care3 12.511 45.838 33.332 8.33
Parent in Armed Forces0 00 01 1000 0
Parent Not in Armed Forces3 13.0411 47.837 30.432 8.7
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