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Nakusp Elementary
About
Nakusp Elementary School (NES) is located in Nakusp, British Columbia (mailing address: PO Box 250, Nakusp, BC V0G 1R0). NES is a K–7 school that describes itself as surrounded by a pristine natural setting that supports outdoor and place-based learning, including an outdoor classroom, a forest area, and gardens on the property. The school emphasizes student-centred learning, strong connections with each child, and goals focused on numeracy, literacy, and social-emotional growth.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Arrow Lakes)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 265-3638
Email: brent.cook@sd10.bc.ca
Principal: Mike Hibberson
Programs and Services
Outdoor / place-based learning NES highlights outdoor learning opportunities supported by an outdoor classroom, a large forest area, and gardens on the school property. Extracurricular activities ("Thrive after Three") NES offers “Thrive after Three” opportunities so students can participate in a range of extracurricular areas, including Art, Choir, Drama, Archery, Outdoor Games, Robotics, Fabric Arts, and Pottery. Student support / special education (district services) SD10 schools have access to learning resource support, counseling, and consultant services. District-level consultant services listed include Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech and Language Pathology, Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and School Psychology, as well as support connected to Provincial Outreach Programs (e.g., POPARD and POPDHH) for eligible students. Indigenous Education (district program) SD10 provides an Indigenous Education Program offering culturally relevant programming and services intended to create pathways to success for students of Indigenous ancestry, including support from Indigenous Education staff and Indigenous Support Teachers.
School Culture and Expectations
NES describes a strong culture and sense of community among students, staff, and parents, and notes that community members are frequently in and out of the school, reflecting an open learning environment. The school states it focuses on connecting with each child and providing student-centred learning so each child can experience growth and success. NES also has a Code of Conduct page (details not included in the provided text).
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
SD10 provides school bus transportation for central zone schools including NES, with registration through an online bus registration form. The district notes an early registration period for priority consideration, and that after that, spaces are allocated first-come, first-served. SD10 posts bus route information (routes are subject to change).
Location
Nakusp Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Nakusp Elementary
42.81
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 43 - in line with the province public school average of 42, within 1 point.
Literacy: 45
Numeracy: 41
Literacy is a relative strength; numeracy has more room to grow.
59.97
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
50.44
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - in line with the province public school average of 50, within 0 points.
Students report problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
80.13
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 28 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2024-2025, literacy is 45, numeracy is 41, and overall is 43.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 3 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 45, while numeracy is lowest at 41.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 6 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy was broadly stable since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 43, student commitment to learning is 60, critical thinking is 50, and college and career readiness is 80.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 80, while Academic Performance is lowest at 43.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 37 points since 2019-2020.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
69.71
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - in line with the province public school average of 70, within 0 points.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
62.10
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - below the province public school average of 67, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
72.53
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - below the province public school average of 75, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting work habits are an area to strengthen.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 70, Health is 62, and Work Ethic is 73.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 73, while Health is lowest at 62.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 9 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
80.00
Community Support
Community Support
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 19 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
75.00
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 11 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
36.67
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 37 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 16 points.
Instructional resources are rated less positively than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen access or quality.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Facilities and Personnel is 75 and Learning Resources is 37.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 75, while Learning Resources is lowest at 37.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 18 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
76.56
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the province public school average of 67, ahead by 9 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
74.21
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - below the province public school average of 78, trailing by 4 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
62.66
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - below the province public school average of 66, trailing by 4 points.
Students report a weaker sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, making this an area that deserves close attention.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 74 and Safety is 63.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 74, while Safety is lowest at 63.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 4 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
58.33
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - well below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 13 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 58.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 8 points since 2019/2020.