Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Level of School Connectedness

Year(s): 2017-2019

Auburn Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceHighMediumLow
Didn’t Miss Any School52.6%38.3%29.2%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)18.9%18.8%20.8%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.7%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.7%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.5%1.3%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.5%1.3%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%2.1%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs1.0%0.7%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.7%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.5%0.7%0.0%
Other Reason10.2%13.4%4.2%
Two or More Reasons13.8%23.5%43.8%