Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Level of School Connectedness

Year(s): 2017-2019

Santa Rita Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceHighMediumLow
Didn’t Miss Any School55.6%49.0%41.0%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)18.9%18.5%12.8%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.7%0.0%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.1%0.7%2.6%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.7%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%2.6%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.7%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason12.2%20.5%20.5%
Two or More Reasons10.6%9.9%20.5%