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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Byron Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolS31.6%23.1%48.8%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)S31.6%30.8%18.3%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepS0.0%0.0%2.4%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolS5.3%0.0%0.0%
Had to WorkS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolS0.0%7.7%0.0%
Was SuspendedS0.0%0.0%1.2%
Other ReasonS5.3%7.7%14.6%
Two or More ReasonsS26.3%30.8%14.6%