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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Stanislaus Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School37.5%35.7%45.2%50.8%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)31.3%32.1%23.8%22.1%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%1.8%0.0%1.6%
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%2.4%0.0%
Other Reason6.3%5.4%14.3%9.0%
Two or More Reasons25.0%23.2%14.3%16.4%