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Kinnaird Elementary
About
Kinnaird Elementary is located at 2273 10 Ave, Castlegar, BC V1N 2Z8. The school presents itself with the motto “Supporting Success for All!” and highlights “COBRA PRIDE!” alongside messages about a global community and great classes, teachers, and students.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Kootenay-Columbia)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 365-8478
Email: wcutler@sd20.bc.ca
Principal: Leanne Mckenzie
Programs and Services
Safe arrival / attendance reporting The school provides a Safe Arrival Program page, indicating a process for reporting and managing student absences. Family involvement (PAC) The school calendar lists PAC meetings, suggesting an active Parent Advisory Council connection for families.
School Culture and Expectations
The school emphasizes “Supporting Success for All!” and “COBRA PRIDE!” The website also links to a Kinnaird Elementary Code of Conduct document (2022–23), indicating formal schoolwide expectations for student behavior.
Enrollment
The school website includes a “New Registration” page for families who need to register a new student.
Location
Kinnaird Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Kinnaird Elementary
45.20
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 45 - above the province public school average of 42, ahead by 3 points.
Literacy: 43
Numeracy: 47
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
65.20
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 15 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
68.93
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 19 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
79.19
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 27 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 43, numeracy is 47, and overall is 45.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 44 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 47, while literacy is lowest at 43.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 42 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 59 points 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 45, student commitment to learning is 65, critical thinking is 69, and college and career readiness is 79.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 79, while Academic Performance is lowest at 45.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 33 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
50.00
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the province public school average of 57, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
74.58
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - above the province public school average of 70, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
71.22
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - above the province public school average of 67, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
78.96
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - above the province public school average of 75, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting productive day-to-day learning habits.
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 75, Health is 71, and Work Ethic is 79.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 79, while Health is lowest at 71.
Artistic and Creative Traits shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 19 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
66.85
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 5 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
82.42
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 19 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
41.06
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 41 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 12 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, Community Support is 67, Facilities and Personnel is 82, and Learning Resources is 41.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 82, while Learning Resources is lowest at 41.
Facilities and Personnel shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 23 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
53.22
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - well below the province public school average of 60, trailing by 7 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
81.86
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - above the province public school average of 78, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
69.32
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - above the province public school average of 66, ahead by 3 points.
Students report a stronger sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, suggesting the school environment feels more secure and supportive.
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 82 and Safety is 69.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 82, while Safety is lowest at 69.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 18 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
69.79
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well above the province public school average of 65, ahead by 5 points.
Teachers are rated more positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting a relative strength.
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 70.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2019/2020.