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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Plumas Lake Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolN/A50.0%17.6%38.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)N/A20.0%35.3%20.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to WorkN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendN/A10.0%5.9%4.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was SuspendedN/A0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other ReasonN/A0.0%11.8%18.0%
Two or More ReasonsN/A20.0%29.4%20.0%