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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Beardsley Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School25.0%40.0%30.8%29.4%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)31.3%30.0%23.1%32.4%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%7.7%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School6.3%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 Friend6.3%0.0%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%2.9%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason6.3%5.0%7.7%26.5%
Two or More Reasons25.0%25.0%30.8%8.8%