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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Vineland Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceHighMediumLow
Didn’t Miss Any School52.9%35.3%61.1%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)25.5%16.2%5.6%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%5.6%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School2.0%4.4%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended2.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason7.8%19.1%5.6%
Two or More Reasons9.8%25.0%22.2%