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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Norris Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School36.4%38.6%45.1%57.9%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)18.2%31.4%26.2%21.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%1.4%0.0%0.2%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%1.6%1.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%1.4%1.6%0.2%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.2%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.0%0.8%0.6%
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%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%1.4%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason18.2%8.6%11.5%9.3%
Two or More Reasons27.3%17.1%13.1%9.5%