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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Thermalito Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School41.7%36.8%50.0%39.5%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)16.7%26.3%26.9%31.6%
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%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.0%3.8%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%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%2.6%
Was Suspended8.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason8.3%10.5%0.0%7.9%
Two or More Reasons25.0%26.3%19.2%18.4%