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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Heber Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School28.6%50.0%68.4%67.7%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)28.6%25.0%10.5%25.8%
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%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.0%5.3%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 Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason14.3%6.3%10.5%6.5%
Two or More Reasons28.6%18.8%5.3%0.0%