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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Jefferson Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School45.7%48.7%40.8%51.6%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)14.3%24.4%28.9%17.7%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%1.3%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School5.7%0.0%1.3%0.5%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%1.3%0.0%1.9%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.9%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%1.3%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%1.3%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.9%
Other Reason14.3%9.0%11.8%11.6%
Two or More Reasons20.0%14.1%15.8%14.9%