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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Rosedale Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School47.8%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 Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep4.3%0.0%1.0%0.2%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%1.0%0.2%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.2%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%1.4%1.0%1.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.2%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class4.3%0.0%0.0%0.2%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.2%
Other Reason8.7%13.7%10.7%12.6%
Two or More Reasons17.4%13.7%15.5%9.6%