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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Lakeside Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School42.4%31.5%30.3%40.9%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)18.2%35.2%28.2%27.4%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%1.4%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep3.0%0.9%0.0%0.3%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%1.9%0.0%0.3%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%1.9%2.1%0.8%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%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%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.7%0.3%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.7%0.0%
Other Reason0.0%8.3%17.6%12.5%
Two or More Reasons36.4%20.4%19.0%17.6%