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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Empire Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceHighMediumLow
Didn’t Miss Any School53.5%56.9%38.9%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)14.6%15.4%22.2%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.5%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.1%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School3.2%4.6%5.6%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.6%0.0%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%1.5%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%1.5%0.0%
Other Reason14.1%6.2%22.2%
Two or More Reasons11.4%13.8%11.1%