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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Romoland Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School42.9%43.4%26.6%36.7%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)15.7%23.1%31.9%25.3%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.4%0.0%1.1%0.4%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.4%0.7%2.1%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.4%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend5.7%0.0%1.1%1.3%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.7%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.7%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.9%
Other Reason12.9%9.1%7.4%11.4%
Two or More Reasons20.0%22.4%29.8%23.6%