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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Delano Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School43.3%58.9%51.2%67.7%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)23.9%13.3%22.0%14.1%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry1.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.5%2.2%0.0%1.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%1.1%0.0%1.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend4.5%2.2%0.0%1.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs1.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class1.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended1.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason9.0%7.8%7.3%7.1%
Two or More Reasons11.9%14.4%19.5%8.1%