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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Garvey Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School82.1%61.5%50.0%68.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)7.7%23.1%23.5%16.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%2.9%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School2.6%3.1%0.0%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend5.1%0.0%2.9%1.3%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%1.5%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason0.0%6.2%11.8%6.7%
Two or More Reasons2.6%4.6%8.8%8.0%