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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Mother Lode Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School36.4%34.0%22.2%44.2%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)18.2%27.7%22.2%24.7%
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%1.3%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School9.1%2.1%3.7%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%4.3%0.0%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%0.0%
Was Suspended9.1%0.0%0.0%1.3%
Other Reason0.0%10.6%7.4%7.8%
Two or More Reasons27.3%21.3%44.4%20.8%