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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Walnut Creek Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolS61.1%35.3%61.3%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)S11.1%23.5%23.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryS0.0%5.9%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepS0.0%0.0%0.4%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolS0.0%5.9%0.0%
Had to WorkS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendS0.0%0.0%1.1%
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%0.0%0.0%
Was SuspendedS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other ReasonS0.0%23.5%6.9%
Two or More ReasonsS27.8%5.9%7.3%