Table 1 Social capital items included in the analysis

 Horizontal social capital

The students in my class enjoy being together*

The students in my class are kind and helpful*

Other students accept me as I am*

 Vertical social capital

I feel that my teachers accept me as I am*

I feel my teachers are interested in me as a person*

I feel a lot of trust in my teachers*

 Sense of belonging in the school

I feel I belong at this school*

Our school is a nice place to be*

I feel safe at this school**