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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any SchoolSS26.3%69.3%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)SS36.8%19.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or AngrySS0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough SleepSS0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at SchoolSS0.0%0.3%
Had to WorkSS0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or FriendSS0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from SchoolSS0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or DrugsSS0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for ClassSS0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in SchoolSS0.0%0.0%
Was SuspendedSS0.0%0.0%
Other ReasonSS5.3%4.8%
Two or More ReasonsSS31.6%6.6%