Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Parent Education Level
Year(s): 2017-2019
Nevada City Elementary (School District) | Percent | |||
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Reason for Absence | Did Not Finish High School | High School Diploma | Some College | At Least 4-Year Degree |
Didn’t Miss Any School | S | 46.2% | 14.3% | 41.8% |
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems) | S | 15.4% | 38.1% | 26.4% |
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry | S | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep | S | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Didn’t Feel Safe at School | S | 0.0% | 9.5% | 0.0% |
Had to Work | S | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend | S | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School | S | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs | S | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class | S | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School | S | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Was Suspended | S | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Other Reason | S | 0.0% | 4.8% | 8.8% |
Two or More Reasons | S | 38.5% | 33.3% | 22.0% |