Analysis

The Elementary School Success Profile (ESSP) is a psychometric tool designed to evaluate multiple dimensions of elementary school student success. This tool has versions for students, parents, and teachers. The ESSP-Parent version gathers parents’ perspectives on the factors influencing their child’s success in school.

Objective

The primary goal of the ESSP-Parent is to collect parental insights on the key contributors to their child’s academic and social success. Educators and health professionals can use this information to better understand students’ needs and challenges.

Calibration

The scale assesses various dimensions, including: Academic performance, Behavior, Socialization, Well-being, Home support. Responses are typically measured using a 5-point Likert scale, ranging from “Strongly Disagree” to “Strongly Agree.”

References

Bowen, G. L., & Richman, J. M. (2008). The School Success Profile. Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Bowen, G. L., & Bowen, N. K. (1998). The Effects of Home Microsystem Risk Factors and School Microsystem Protective Factors on Student Academic Performance and Affective Investment in School. Social Work in Education, 20(4), 219-231.
Richman, J. M., Bowen, G. L., & Woolley, M. E. (2004). “School Success Profile for Elementary Grades.”