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James L Webster Elementary
About
James L Webster Elementary is located at 395 Schofield Hwy, Trail, BC V1R 2G5. The school highlights a culture of “Pride and Respect in all we do” and promotes “Lion Pride.” It also spotlights strengths such as a global community, great classes, and great teachers and students.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Kootenay-Columbia)
Education language: The district offers French Immersion programming, including Early French Immersion (K–12) and Late French Immersion (Grades 6–12). The James L Webster Elementary sources provided do not specify the language(s) used for core instruction at this school or whether French Immersion is offered at this specific site.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 368-3242
Email: webster@sd20.bc.ca
Principal: Shelly Mckay
Education Languages
The district offers French Immersion programming, including Early French Immersion (K–12) and Late French Immersion (Grades 6–12). The James L Webster Elementary sources provided do not specify the language(s) used for core instruction at this school or whether French Immersion is offered at this specific site.
Programs and Services
Student athletics The school has a Student Athletics section, indicating opportunities for students to participate in school sports/athletics (specific sports were not listed in the provided text). Student transportation / bussing Kootenay-Columbia School District provides school bus service for eligible students and requires all riders to be registered. Eligibility is generally based on living beyond 2 km from the catchment school for Grades K–7 (and beyond 3 km for Grades 8–12), measured along public pathways/roadways. Families can apply for bussing (new riders or address changes require a new application), and returning riders must confirm schedules to maintain service.
School Culture and Expectations
The school emphasizes “Pride and Respect in all we do” and promotes “Lion Pride.”
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
District transportation rules note that students must generally live beyond 2 km from their catchment school (Grades K–7) to be eligible for bussing, with distance measured from the nearest public road access point using public pathways/roadways. To keep eligibility, students must use the service at least 20% of the time (about 2 out of 10 rides per week). Families must register to ride, and new riders or those with an address change must submit a new application; returning riders confirm their schedule for continued service. Transportation support is available via email and phone (250-365-8331, option 1; after-hours emergency option 4).
Location
James L Webster Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of James L Webster Elementary
40.16
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 40 - below the province public school average of 42, trailing by 2 points.
Literacy: 42
Numeracy: 39
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
61.11
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 11 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
66.45
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 16 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
74.63
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 22 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 42, numeracy is 39, and overall is 40.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 29 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 42, while numeracy is lowest at 39.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 25 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 34 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 40, student commitment to learning is 61, critical thinking is 66, and college and career readiness is 75.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 75, while Academic Performance is lowest at 40.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 26 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
60.61
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - above the province public school average of 57, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
70.42
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 1 point.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
62.89
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - below the province public school average of 67, trailing by 4 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
73.77
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - in line with the province public school average of 75, within 1 point.
Students report effort, persistence, and responsibility at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 63, and Work Ethic is 74.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 74, while Health is lowest at 63.
Artistic and Creative Traits shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 19 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
65.62
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 4 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
71.88
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 8 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
59.67
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 7 points.
Instructional resources are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting students and families see stronger learning supports in place.
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 66, Facilities and Personnel is 72, and Learning Resources is 60.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 72, while Learning Resources is lowest at 60.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 17 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
72.13
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the province public school average of 60, ahead by 12 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
70.97
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well below the province public school average of 78, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
60.43
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well below the province public school average of 66, trailing by 6 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 71 and Safety is 60.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 71, while Safety is lowest at 60.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 13 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
61.96
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - below the province public school average of 65, trailing by 3 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 62.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 2 points since 2019/2020.