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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Oak Grove Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School52.2%55.9%58.2%65.9%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)13.3%20.0%19.2%15.4%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.6%1.1%0.4%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School2.7%1.2%0.0%0.7%
Had to Work0.9%0.0%0.6%0.4%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.9%0.6%0.6%0.8%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%0.1%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.9%0.0%0.0%0.1%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%1.1%0.0%
Other Reason10.6%11.2%5.1%8.0%
Two or More Reasons17.7%10.6%14.1%8.1%