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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Pixley Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School57.5%44.4%S78.9%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)20.0%25.0%S15.8%
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%2.8%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%0.0%S0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Other Reason12.5%13.9%S5.3%
Two or More Reasons10.0%13.9%S0.0%