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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Planada Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School61.1%64.3%S62.5%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)11.1%0.0%S25.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%7.1%S0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Other Reason5.6%7.1%S0.0%
Two or More Reasons22.2%21.4%S12.5%