Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Race/Ethnicity

Year(s): 2017-2019

Solvang Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceAfrican American/BlackAmerican Indian/Alaska NativeAsianHispanic/LatinoNative Hawaiian/Pacific IslanderWhiteMultiracialAnother Group
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolSN/AS21.4%N/A38.7%SS
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)SN/AS46.4%N/A38.7%SS
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngrySN/AS0.0%N/A0.0%SS
Didn’t Get Enough SleepSN/AS0.0%N/A0.0%SS
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolSN/AS0.0%N/A0.0%SS
Had to WorkSN/AS0.0%N/A0.0%SS
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendSN/AS0.0%N/A0.0%SS
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolSN/AS0.0%N/A0.0%SS
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsSN/AS0.0%N/A0.0%SS
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassSN/AS0.0%N/A0.0%SS
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolSN/AS0.0%N/A3.2%SS
Was SuspendedSN/AS0.0%N/A0.0%SS
Other ReasonSN/AS10.7%N/A3.2%SS
Two or More ReasonsSN/AS21.4%N/A16.1%SS