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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Rosemead Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School78.9%75.6%70.6%61.6%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)5.3%13.3%11.8%26.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep5.3%0.0%0.0%1.4%
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%0.0%0.0%1.4%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%1.4%
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%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason5.3%4.4%5.9%1.4%
Two or More Reasons5.3%6.7%11.8%6.8%