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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Guadalupe Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School34.6%47.6%S46.7%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)34.6%23.8%S26.7%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs3.8%0.0%S0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Other Reason11.5%23.8%S0.0%
Two or More Reasons15.4%4.8%S26.7%