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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Franklin-McKinley Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceHighMediumLow
Didn’t Miss Any School51.7%50.2%44.2%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)24.6%16.7%14.7%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.2%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.1%0.7%2.3%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.8%0.7%2.3%
Had to Work0.0%0.5%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.7%1.1%0.8%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.8%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.2%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.2%0.5%1.6%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason9.6%10.1%9.3%
Two or More Reasons10.3%19.1%24.0%