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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Orchard Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School81.8%72.7%58.3%67.9%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)9.1%9.1%33.3%14.3%
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%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%8.3%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%9.1%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%0.0%0.0%3.6%
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 School0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason9.1%0.0%0.0%7.1%
Two or More Reasons0.0%9.1%0.0%7.1%