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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Galt Joint Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceHighMediumLow
Didn’t Miss Any School62.6%46.1%43.6%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)14.8%20.9%12.8%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%2.6%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.9%2.6%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.9%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend2.5%0.9%2.6%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.5%0.0%2.6%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%1.7%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason9.4%14.8%10.3%
Two or More Reasons10.3%13.9%23.1%