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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Edison Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School71.4%43.2%35.3%56.7%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)14.3%32.4%17.6%13.3%
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%3.3%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%5.9%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.0%5.9%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%3.3%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%5.9%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason0.0%8.1%11.8%13.3%
Two or More Reasons14.3%16.2%17.6%10.0%