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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Corning Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceHighMediumLow
Didn’t Miss Any School52.5%31.1%30.8%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)19.5%46.7%30.8%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.8%2.2%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.8%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.8%2.2%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%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason12.7%4.4%23.1%
Two or More Reasons12.7%13.3%15.4%