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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Wasco Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceHighMediumLow
Didn’t Miss Any School54.3%51.9%38.9%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)22.1%20.6%18.1%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.5%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%1.6%1.4%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.8%0.8%1.4%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.8%0.0%1.4%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.5%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%5.6%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.3%0.0%1.4%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason12.0%8.6%12.5%
Two or More Reasons8.8%16.5%19.4%