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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Sylvan Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School52.4%51.1%58.0%63.9%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)23.8%14.9%16.0%19.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.4%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%2.0%0.4%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.7%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.0%2.0%0.7%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.4%
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%0.0%0.7%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason9.5%19.1%6.0%8.2%
Two or More Reasons14.3%14.9%16.0%5.6%