This article will guide you on how to create an elementary school student survey about bullying. With Specific, you can build a survey in seconds using our AI-powered generator.
Steps to create a survey for elementary school students about bullying
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Why a survey about bullying for elementary school students matters
If you’re aiming for a safer, more supportive school environment, a well-designed bullying survey is one of the fastest ways to get actionable data. It shines a light on problems that might be missed in day-to-day school life.
90% of elementary students have been bullied by their peers, and 60% have participated in bullying themselves—that’s almost everyone in a typical classroom. If you’re not asking students directly, you’re missing out on crucial information that can transform your school setting. [1]
One-third of young children are involved in bullying, whether as a victim, perpetrator, or both [2]. With this level of prevalence, understanding the specific ways bullying shows up at your school is non-negotiable.
Schools that run regular feedback and recognition surveys see improved wellbeing, trust, and student agency. Bullying surveys reveal what’s working and what’s not in your school’s approach to discipline and emotional safety.
In Japan, over 55% of bullying cases were identified because of school surveys, proving their impact as intervention tools [4].
When you’re not gathering student feedback, those most affected by bullying remain unheard, and opportunities to intervene early are missed. If you want more strategies, check out our guide on the best questions for elementary school student surveys about bullying—it’ll help you frame your survey in a way that brings about change.
What makes a good survey about bullying?
A good survey is easy to answer, unbiased, and structured in a way that lets children feel safe to share their true feelings. This means:
Clear, focused questions that are simple for young students to understand.
A conversational tone, so the survey feels like a dialogue—with friendly, reassuring language.
No leading or loaded language; you want honest feedback, not just what adults think should be said.
You can see the difference in outcomes by comparing approaches:
Bad practices | Good practices |
|---|---|
Questions too complex for grade level | Simple wording, age-appropriate examples |
Impersonal form with no engagement | Conversational, chat-style questions |
No opportunity for open-ended responses | Space to explain or recount experiences |
Ultimately, "good" means you get plenty of responses—and those answers provide the depth to actually guide your next steps. If you’re only seeing a few short answers, it’s time to rethink your approach.
What are effective question types for elementary school student survey about bullying?
Good surveys about bullying use a mix of open-ended questions, multiple-choice, NPS, and smart follow-up prompts to get the full picture. Here’s how different types work best:
Open-ended questions give students space to share stories or details in their own words. These are useful when you want honest, nuanced perspectives, especially about sensitive or complex experiences. Examples:
"Can you describe a time this year when you saw someone being bullied at school?"
"How did you feel when you saw or experienced bullying?"
Single-select multiple-choice questions help structure answers and reveal trends, ideal for younger children or for quantifiable results. Great for quickly capturing patterns, while follow-up can clarify the response. Example:
How often do you see or experience bullying at school?
Never
Sometimes
Often
NPS (Net Promoter Score) question is designed to measure the likelihood a student would recommend their school as a safe place, which can reveal hidden issues in the school climate. Learn more or generate a bullying NPS survey here. Example:
On a scale from 0 to 10, how likely are you to recommend our school as a safe and friendly place?
Followup questions to uncover "the why" are crucial—especially when a student gives a one-word reply or picks an extreme option. These questions help clarify their experience. For example:
"You said you often see bullying. Can you tell me more about what happened?"
Want more ideas? Check out this in-depth guide on crafting the best questions for elementary school bullying surveys so you can create questions that get real answers and actionable insights.
What is a conversational survey and why does it work?
A conversational survey feels like a chat, not a test. Instead of a list of cold questions, the experience unfolds naturally: students see one question at a time, and the AI responds to what they say—sometimes even rephrasing or clarifying if something is unclear. This makes students feel heard and reduces anxiety, making honest participation more likely.
Compare this to traditional surveys:
Manual surveys | AI-generated (Conversational) surveys |
|---|---|
Static question list; kids may lose focus | Dynamic; adapts questions based on answers |
No real-time follow-ups | Automatic, personalized probing in real time |
Hard to customize without research expertise | AI leverages best practices instantly |
Why use AI for elementary school student surveys? AI-driven survey tools like Specific unlock new possibilities. They cut setup time to almost zero and make sure each survey matches the audience—language, tone, question content—all dialed in for your context. If you want more on step-by-step building, check out our guide on how to create and analyze an elementary student bullying survey.
Every AI survey example from Specific brings best-in-class conversational experience. It’s simple for both the person creating the survey, and the kids taking it—so you get better feedback, faster.
The power of follow-up questions
Follow-up questions are often where the magic happens. If you rely only on one initial question, you might get surface-level responses or even misunderstand what the student means. Specific’s AI automatically asks smart follow-ups in real time, simulating how a veteran educator might gently probe for more detail, adding richer context to each answer. This not only saves massive amounts of time—no more endless threads of email follow-up—but makes the whole interaction feel like a real conversation. Picture this:
Student: "Sometimes I get pushed in the hallway."
AI follow-up: "How often does this happen, and who is usually around when it does?"
How many followups to ask? Usually, two or three are enough—don’t overwhelm students, but allow enough depth to get past simple yes/no answers. Specific lets you fine-tune this, and even lets respondents skip to the next question if they’ve already given a clear answer.
This makes it a conversational survey: The experience feels more like a chat with a caring mentor, not a form. That’s what makes feedback more honest and meaningful.
Easy to analyze—AI-powered analysis: Even with dozens of long, messy answers, Specific lets you quickly analyze all responses with AI to spot patterns and themes. You don’t need to be a data pro to use these insights!
Automated followup questions are a new way to approach surveys. Try generating your own with Specific to see how much easier and richer feedback becomes.
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