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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Placerville Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School57.1%52.9%43.2%49.3%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)7.1%17.6%27.0%26.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep7.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%0.0%1.4%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%2.9%2.7%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%1.4%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%2.9%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason14.3%8.8%8.1%11.0%
Two or More Reasons14.3%14.7%18.9%11.0%