Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Parent Education Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Perris Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolS45.5%50.0%63.2%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)S18.2%0.0%10.5%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolS4.5%0.0%5.3%
Had to WorkS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendS9.1%6.3%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolS0.0%0.0%5.3%
Was SuspendedS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other ReasonS9.1%25.0%10.5%
Two or More ReasonsS13.6%18.8%5.3%