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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Soulsbyville Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceHighMediumLow
Didn’t Miss Any School48.1%35.1%28.6%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)29.6%21.6%19.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%2.7%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%9.5%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%4.8%
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%4.8%
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 Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason11.1%10.8%9.5%
Two or More Reasons11.1%29.7%23.8%