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

Year(s): 2017-2019

Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceHighMediumLow
Didn’t Miss Any School48.3%35.1%21.7%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)20.3%20.8%13.0%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%1.3%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.8%0.0%4.3%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%4.3%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.8%1.3%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.8%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%4.3%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason14.4%15.6%8.7%
Two or More Reasons14.4%26.0%43.5%