Analyze school-level chronic absenteeism data across 24 states to identify attendance gaps and recovery trends.
National chronic absenteeism rates peaked in 2022 following COVID-19 disruptions and remain above pre-pandemic levels in many schools, particularly at the high school level.
Chronic absenteeism rates vary significantly across states, districts, and communities, highlighting the importance of localized school and neighborhood context.
Chronic absenteeism rates are substantially higher among some student populations, including economically disadvantaged and housing-insecure students.
This dataset measures the percentage of students who miss 10% or more of the school year. With data available beginning in 2014, organizations can analyze attendance trends, identify disparities across student populations, and better understand how engagement changes over time.
24 states
Bulk data file
State reported data
Coverage includes more than 55,000 public schools across 24 states, with historical data beginning in 2014.
Annual chronic absenteeism rates reported at the individual school level.
Longitudinal data for analyzing year-over-year changes, including post-pandemic attendance recovery.
Attendance data segmented by student groups, including economic disadvantage, race/ethnicity, housing status, and English learner status.
State, district, and regional comparisons to identify localized attendance patterns and disparities.
GreatSchools’ chronic absenteeism data supports research on student engagement, equity, and school improvement. Potential applications include:
Combine this dataset with other GreatSchools datasets to gain deeper insights into educational outcomes. Together, these datasets help researchers and organizations examine how school, community, and student factors intersect to influence student success.
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