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

Year(s): 2017-2019

San Rafael City Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School55.0%43.9%60.9%52.6%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)20.0%19.5%4.3%18.8%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%0.0%1.5%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs1.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.8%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason10.0%7.3%8.7%10.5%
Two or More Reasons11.7%29.3%26.1%15.8%