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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceHighMediumLow
Didn’t Miss Any School39.6%35.2%26.7%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)29.2%37.0%26.7%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%6.7%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.7%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.0%6.7%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.7%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%1.9%6.7%
Other Reason15.3%9.3%26.7%
Two or More Reasons14.6%16.7%0.0%