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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Empire Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School48.1%59.6%44.8%55.9%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)11.1%8.8%13.8%23.7%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%1.7%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%1.8%0.0%1.7%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%3.5%6.9%3.4%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend3.7%1.8%3.4%0.0%
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%1.8%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%3.4%0.0%
Other Reason29.6%5.3%20.7%6.8%
Two or More Reasons7.4%17.5%6.9%6.8%