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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School20.0%20.0%34.5%38.7%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)50.0%48.0%31.0%30.1%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%3.4%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.0%3.4%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%4.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%3.4%0.0%
Other Reason20.0%12.0%3.4%18.3%
Two or More Reasons10.0%16.0%20.7%12.9%