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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Keppel Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceHighMediumLow
Didn’t Miss Any School43.8%38.5%60.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)25.0%15.4%30.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.8%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.9%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.9%1.9%0.0%
Was Suspended0.9%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason11.6%13.5%10.0%
Two or More Reasons15.2%30.8%0.0%