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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Greenfield Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceDid Not Finish High SchoolHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeAt Least 4-Year Degree
Didn’t Miss Any School49.2%37.5%30.8%43.6%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)18.6%18.8%30.8%20.5%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.7%0.0%0.0%2.6%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.7%2.1%0.0%2.6%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.7%2.1%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%2.6%
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 School1.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Suspended1.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason6.8%16.7%0.0%15.4%
Two or More Reasons16.9%22.9%38.5%12.8%