Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Level of School Connectedness

Year(s): 2017-2019

Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceHighMediumLow
Didn’t Miss Any School68.2%60.2%47.4%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)20.8%18.3%21.1%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.4%0.0%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason3.9%10.8%10.5%
Two or More Reasons6.7%10.8%21.1%