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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Antelope Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolS40.0%53.8%28.1%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)S20.0%7.7%31.3%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepS0.0%0.0%3.1%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to WorkS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendS0.0%0.0%3.1%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolS0.0%0.0%3.1%
Was SuspendedS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other ReasonS20.0%23.1%12.5%
Two or More ReasonsS20.0%15.4%18.8%