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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Vineland Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School34.3%47.4%S76.9%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)25.7%31.6%S15.4%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%5.3%S0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School8.6%0.0%S0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%S0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%5.3%S0.0%
Other Reason5.7%5.3%S7.7%
Two or More Reasons25.7%5.3%S0.0%