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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Lafayette Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolSSS41.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)SSS29.6%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngrySSS0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepSSS1.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolSSS0.7%
Had to WorkSSS0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendSSS0.3%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolSSS0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsSSS0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassSSS0.3%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolSSS0.7%
Was SuspendedSSS0.3%
Other ReasonSSS9.1%
Two or More ReasonsSSS16.9%