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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Jamestown Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolSS36.4%38.9%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)SS27.3%22.2%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngrySS0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepSS0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolSS0.0%0.0%
Had to WorkSS0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendSS0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolSS0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsSS0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassSS0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolSS0.0%0.0%
Was SuspendedSS0.0%0.0%
Other ReasonSS18.2%0.0%
Two or More ReasonsSS18.2%38.9%