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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Earlimart Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School46.2%29.4%S55.6%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)17.9%17.6%S22.2%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%5.9%S0.0%
Was Suspended2.6%0.0%S0.0%
Other Reason7.7%17.6%S11.1%
Two or More Reasons25.6%29.4%S11.1%