SchoolStatus' new report analyzes data and
trends from nearly one million students over three
years
RIDGELAND, Miss., June 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SchoolStatus, a leader in
K-12 data-driven solutions that empower student success, today
released its National K-12 Attendance Data Trends report
that examines the attendance trends of nearly one million K-12
students. These districts implemented proactive, positive
attendance management strategies and tools over three consecutive
school years (2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-2024).
This analysis examines chronic absenteeism rates and attendance
rates across district size, grade levels, and student ethnicities
and compares the SchoolStatus dataset to publically reported
national attendance data. The findings show that districts
implementing proactive, consistent attendance interventions saw
a 22% improvement in chronic absenteeism rates from 2021-22
to 2022-23 versus only 7% improvement nationally over that same
timeframe.
Key Takeaways:
High School Students and Larger Districts Show High Chronic
Absenteeism Rates
- In 2023-24, chronic absenteeism rates were highest among high
school students at 27.74% for 9th graders, escalating to 31.84% of
12th graders
- Chronic absenteeism was lowest in the early elementary grades,
with a rate of 26% in kindergarten, and dropping to 16.5% by 3rd
grade
- Smaller districts (3,500> students) improved chronic
absenteeism rates by 36.39% between the 2021-22 to 2023-24 school
years
- Large districts (20,000+ students) show just 19.63% improvement
for the same time period
Chronic Absenteeism Continues to Impact Historically
Marginalized Students
- In 2023-24, students identifying as Black (30.1%),
Hispanic/Latinx (25.72%), Native American (32.84%), and Pacific
Islander (32.47%) had chronic absenteeism rates of 25% or
higher
- Asian students had the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at
10.49%; while white students had a chronic absenteeism rate of
18.36%
- Hispanic students' chronic absenteeism rate improved by 16.7%,
double the 7% national improvement rate
SchoolStatus provides districts with a comprehensive,
equity-based attendance approach emphasizing universal prevention
and engagement, early warning systems, targeted outreach, and
intensive support and service coordination, rather than traditional
punitive methods. Districts that use the SchoolStatus Attend
product see significant improvement over the national average every
year.
"Attendance is critical across all grade levels and we're
continuing to see alarming rates of chronic absenteeism in U.S.
schools year over year," said Russ
Davis, Founder and CEO of SchoolStatus. "Many districts use
outdated techniques that focus on punishment rather than positive
reinforcement. We have seen time and time again why those methods
don't work. By connecting with families to understand why their
student is missing school and creating an encouraging school
environment with open communication, we can get students back into
the classroom."
Full findings are available in the National K-12 Attendance
Data Trends report.
About SchoolStatus
SchoolStatus provides a
comprehensive suite of communication and attendance solutions that
enhance school-to-family connectedness and support student success.
Instant insight into student information and district attendance
trends gives educators and administrators full visibility into all
levels of the education ecosystem. Data-informed, multi-touch
communications include calling, texting, video, and print materials
centered around proactive intervention that improves student
outcomes and family engagement. With millions of successful
school-home interactions, SchoolStatus supports student success
across the U.S. For more information, visit schoolstatus.com.
Media Contact:
Sydney
Stressman
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609.238.6663
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