Five questionnaires based on Ronald Edmonds' work on "effective schools" were developed for elementary and secondary students, teachers, principals, and parents. They were designed to assess the perceptions of each group on the five areas identified by Edmonds as distinguishing effective and ineffective schools for students from low-income families. These characteristics represent areas to which schools may look for improvement. They are: (1) the principal is a strong instructional leader; (2) there is an emphasis on basic skills; (3) pupil progress is monitored frequently; (4) school staff have positive expectations for all students; and (5) the schools' climate is safe, orderly, and business-like. The questionnaires were designed for optional use by the principals themselves. An attached memo provides the principals with instructions on using the instruments and interpreting the results, although there are no norms available. (PN)