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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Roseville City Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceHighMediumLow
Didn’t Miss Any School47.8%40.5%33.6%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)27.7%26.1%19.1%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.2%0.3%0.7%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.2%0.4%0.7%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.7%0.8%0.0%
Had to Work0.1%0.7%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.6%0.4%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.1%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.1%0.0%1.3%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.1%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.1%0.3%1.3%
Was Suspended0.0%0.3%0.0%
Other Reason11.8%9.5%7.9%
Two or More Reasons10.6%20.8%35.5%