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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Brawley Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School27.5%37.4%29.0%37.8%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)23.7%21.8%32.3%28.9%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.3%0.0%0.0%0.5%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.3%2.0%1.1%1.5%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend2.5%2.7%2.2%0.5%
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%1.4%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended2.5%0.7%0.0%0.5%
Other Reason13.8%8.8%8.6%11.4%
Two or More Reasons27.5%25.2%26.9%18.9%