BACK TO ALL FINDINGS Student Engagement & Attendance See the data behind the trends Your copy of the report is ready. Download the PDF 1. Chronic Absenteeism Remains High 18% of students are chronically absent Up 1 point since 2024 Attendance has not yet rebounded systemwide. 2. Early Visibility is Linked to Better Attendance 14% of students are chronically absent in districts using early warning indicators (EWIs) 21% in districts not tracking EWIs Districts that track early warning indicators report consistently lower absenteeism. 3. Student Supports Shape Attendance Outcomes 34% of students are chronically absent in districts without mental & behavioral health supports 14-15% in districts with proactive supports Engagement increases when the whole child is supported
