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

Year(s): 2017-2019

San Rafael City Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceHighMediumLow
Didn’t Miss Any School55.2%49.2%64.3%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)22.4%18.6%4.8%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%2.4%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.6%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.6%1.1%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.6%0.5%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.6%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.6%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason7.3%14.2%4.8%
Two or More Reasons12.1%16.4%23.8%