Impact of Parent Involvement on Student Academic Achievement

A child’s academic journey is shaped not only within the classroom but also through the support and involvement experienced at home. This study examined parental involvement and students’ academic achievement at Lumaping Elementary School in Barangay Lumaping, Jose Dalman, Zamboanga del Norte. Using a descriptive-correlational research design, the study involved parents and students as respondents. Data were gathered through a questionnaire assessing parental involvement in parenting, communicating, volunteering, learning at home, decision-making, and collaborating with the community, as well as students’ academic achievement. Frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient, and Kruskal-Wallis test were employed in analyzing the data. Findings revealed that parents demonstrated a high extent of involvement across all dimensions, with parenting emerging as the most prominent area of participation. Students likewise exhibited a high level of academic achievement. However, statistical analysis revealed no significant relationship between parental involvement and students’ academic achievement. Moreover, parental involvement did not significantly differ according to age, sex, or educational attainment. The findings indicate that although parents remain actively engaged in their children’s education, academic achievement may be influenced by multiple interacting factors beyond parental involvement alone. The study underscores the importance of sustaining strong home-school-community partnerships while adopting broader strategies that address the diverse factors contributing to students’ academic success.