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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Placerville Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceHighMediumLow
Didn’t Miss Any School59.8%37.7%28.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)19.7%29.5%12.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%4.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%1.6%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.7%1.6%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.9%0.0%0.0%
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%4.0%
Other Reason9.4%6.6%16.0%
Two or More Reasons8.5%23.0%36.0%