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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Brentwood Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School52.2%44.2%53.4%52.9%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)17.4%23.4%23.9%24.5%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.2%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.8%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%1.3%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%1.1%0.0%
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%1.1%0.2%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.2%
Other Reason8.7%11.7%5.7%8.4%
Two or More Reasons21.7%19.5%14.8%12.9%