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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceHighMediumLow
Didn’t Miss Any School36.7%27.5%40.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)26.7%31.4%10.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.7%2.0%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%
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%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason26.7%17.6%10.0%
Two or More Reasons8.3%21.6%40.0%