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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Gerber Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceHighMediumLow
Didn’t Miss Any School62.1%42.4%36.8%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)10.3%27.3%15.8%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%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 Friend0.0%0.0%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 Suspended3.4%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason24.1%18.2%26.3%
Two or More Reasons0.0%12.1%21.1%