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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Pacific Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceHighMediumLow
Didn’t Miss Any School42.0%40.0%20.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)24.0%25.0%0.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep2.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School2.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%5.0%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%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason14.0%5.0%20.0%
Two or More Reasons16.0%25.0%60.0%