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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Lawndale Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School52.0%36.8%40.3%58.6%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)13.3%17.2%18.1%15.3%
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%0.9%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.3%1.1%1.4%0.9%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.3%1.1%1.4%0.0%
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 School1.3%0.0%1.4%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason13.3%14.9%12.5%8.1%
Two or More Reasons17.3%28.7%25.0%16.2%