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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Westmorland Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolS33.3%SS
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)S25.0%SS
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngryS0.0%SS
Didn’t Get Enough SleepS0.0%SS
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolS16.7%SS
Had to WorkS0.0%SS
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendS0.0%SS
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolS0.0%SS
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsS0.0%SS
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassS0.0%SS
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolS0.0%SS
Was SuspendedS0.0%SS
Other ReasonS16.7%SS
Two or More ReasonsS8.3%SS