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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Keppel Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School24.2%56.4%41.2%61.1%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)21.2%17.9%17.6%11.1%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%2.6%0.0%5.6%
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 School3.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason9.1%7.7%17.6%5.6%
Two or More Reasons42.4%15.4%23.5%16.7%