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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Mountain View Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceHighMediumLow
Didn’t Miss Any School46.4%45.8%36.1%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)24.6%19.0%11.1%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.6%2.8%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.3%1.8%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.6%1.2%2.8%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.9%3.6%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.3%0.0%2.8%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.3%0.6%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.3%1.2%0.0%
Was Suspended0.6%1.2%0.0%
Other Reason12.8%6.5%22.2%
Two or More Reasons12.8%18.5%22.2%