Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Level of School Connectedness
Year(s): 2017-2019
Strathmore Union Elementary (School District) | Percent | ||
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Reason for Absence | High | Medium | Low |
Didn’t Miss Any School | 63.0% | 36.8% | 26.7% |
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems) | 14.8% | 15.8% | 13.3% |
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.7% |
Didn’t Feel Safe at School | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Had to Work | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Was Suspended | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Other Reason | 3.7% | 13.2% | 6.7% |
Two or More Reasons | 18.5% | 34.2% | 46.7% |