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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Gold Oak Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceHighMediumLow
Didn’t Miss Any School53.3%20.0%15.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)33.3%35.0%5.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%5.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School3.3%5.0%5.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%2.5%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason3.3%7.5%25.0%
Two or More Reasons6.7%30.0%45.0%