The study shows that Indiana has the sixth worst decline in daily attendance in the U.S.
The research conducted by an online HR platform Techr analyzed average daily attendance for three years (2019 to 2021) from Common Core Data (America’s Public Schools). Average decline in attendance was calculated to identify the top U.S. states where school attendance is dropping.
Indiana occupies the sixth position with a 3-year average of 64,494. Over the study period, the Hoosier State recorded the highest average daily attendance (985,832) in 2020 while 2021 reported the lowest (916,943).
Looking at the study, a spokesperson at Techr commented:
“The study shows that Indiana has the sixth highest decline in daily school attendance among all U.S. states.
“The significant decline in daily attendance among students can be attributed to a combination of factors. Key drivers include mental health challenges, bullying, logistical barriers such as transportation issues, and a lack of motivation or relevance in academic content.
“State leaders and policymakers must adopt a multifaceted approach to reduce the decline in attendance. Strategies could include implementing early warning systems to identify at-risk students, developing individualized attendance plans that address specific barriers, and promoting supportive school environments that foster engagement.”
Table for Expanded Results:
| U.S States With the Worst Decline in School Attendance | |||||
| State | Average Daily Attendance 2019 | Average Daily Attendance 2020 | Average Daily Attendance 2021 | 3-Year Average Decline in Attendance | Rank |
| New York | 2452554 | 2448959 | 2328309 | -124245 | 1 |
| Illinois | 1768913 | 1778569 | 1679457 | -89456 | 2 |
| Florida | 2791064 | 2763134 | 2706680 | -84384 | 3 |
| Georgia | 1701688 | 1719554 | 1627095 | -74593 | 4 |
| North Carolina | 1436746 | 1463070 | 1370216 | -66530 | 5 |
| Indiana | 981437 | 985832 | 916943 | -64494 | 6 |
| Michigan | 1361496 | 1353392 | 1302566 | -58930 | 7 |
| Colorado | 809680 | 812733 | 753412 | -56268 | 8 |
| Wisconsin | 806145 | 795915 | 749958 | -56187 | 9 |
| Missouri | 842465 | 844043 | 786624 | -55841 | 10 |
The study was conducted by Techr, an online HR platform that helps businesses browse and compare leading HR software solutions.
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Methodology
The research analyzed average daily attendance for three years (2019 to 2021) from Common Core Data (America’s Public Schools). Average decline in attendance from 2019 to 2021 was calculated to identify the top U.S. states where school attendance is dropping.
Data Sources
- Daily Attendance Data → https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/finance_data.asp
- Research Dataset → https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13PRgunp4eoXdXcf-uhSgA2OwehqZ2E59DInWGkOol4w/edit?gid=1064885829#gid=1064885829
- Study by → elearningindustry.com/hr-directory
As Indiana works to reduce its school attendance decline, a multifaceted approach is needed, addressing both student mental health and academic relevance.