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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Gold Oak Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolS38.5%15.4%32.5%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)S23.1%30.8%27.5%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolS0.0%0.0%7.5%
Had to WorkS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolS0.0%0.0%2.5%
Was SuspendedS0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other ReasonS7.7%7.7%10.0%
Two or More ReasonsS30.8%46.2%20.0%