Student Absences
Absences — a key factor in academic success
Data confirms a significant correlation between class attendance and academic performance. Absenteeism is an early and notable indicator of academic risk—the more classes missed, the harder it is to maintain and improve grades. Reducing both excused and unexcused absences helps improve performance.
Mathematics
Average Absence
8.49 %
-0.33 against 2024/2025
English Language
Average Absence
8.52 %
-0.14 against 2024/2025
Latvian Language
Average Absence
8.39 %
-0.43 against 2024/2025
Absences Correlated with Annual Grades
2025/2026 | All EMU Municipalities
Student performance is correlated with absences, demonstrating that frequent absences reduce the likelihood of achieving higher grades. Students who miss more than 10% of class hours in a subject face a significantly increased risk of failing.
Distribution of Students by Absence Volume (by Grade Groups)
2025/2026 | All EMU Municipalities
What EMU Provides
The number of absences is only one of the indicators
Engagement
A student's presence in class doesn't necessarily mean they are engaged and learning the material. Alongside absences, EMU:Follower allows for tracking and evaluating behavior and engagement notes—a structured signal of how a student participates in lessons.
Early Signals
Along with delays and notes, these entries help to identify disengagement early – often before tardiness increases or grades drop – so schools and municipalities can take action while it still makes a difference.
Positive Engagement
EMU:Follower allows for just as easy recognition and enhancement of positive engagement, providing a more complete basis for decisions on where and what support is needed.