Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Parent Education Level
Year(s): 2017-2019
Rosedale Union Elementary (School District) | Percent | |||
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Reason for Absence | Did Not Finish High School | High School Diploma | Some College | At Least 4-Year Degree |
Didn’t Miss Any School | 47.8% | 45.2% | 47.6% | 56.9% |
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems) | 17.4% | 26.0% | 23.3% | 18.8% |
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep | 4.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Didn’t Feel Safe at School | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Had to Work | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class | 4.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Was Suspended | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Other Reason | 8.7% | 13.7% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
Two or More Reasons | 17.4% | 13.7% | 15.5% | 9.6% |