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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Rosedale Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceHighMediumLow
Didn’t Miss Any School55.4%49.6%42.5%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)21.7%19.3%20.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.2%0.4%2.5%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.3%0.0%0.0%
Had to Work0.2%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.5%2.2%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.2%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.3%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.2%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason12.5%11.1%12.5%
Two or More Reasons8.5%17.4%22.5%