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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Richland Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School37.1%38.3%34.1%42.1%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)23.3%23.3%20.5%24.6%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep2.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.9%2.3%0.0%1.8%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%2.3%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%1.5%2.3%1.8%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.9%0.8%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%1.5%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason11.2%8.3%20.5%7.0%
Two or More Reasons24.1%24.1%20.5%22.8%