Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Level of School Connectedness

Year(s): 2017-2019

Ravenswood City Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceHighMediumLow
Didn’t Miss Any School34.9%26.5%25.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)32.6%22.1%16.7%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School4.7%1.5%8.3%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class2.3%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason7.0%19.1%16.7%
Two or More Reasons18.6%30.9%33.3%