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Lavington Elementary
About
Lavington Elementary is located at 9715 School Rd, Vernon, BC V1B 3G4. The school describes itself as a “Caring and Compassionate Community of Learners.” Its mission is to “inspire and nurture students to thrive in their learning, relationships, and community,” and its vision emphasizes respect and encouraging each person to develop their potential. The school also acknowledges living, working, playing, and learning on the ancestral, unceded territory of the syilx people.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Vernon)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 545-1710
Email: msutch@sd22.bc.ca
Principal: Mike Sutch
Programs and Services
**Bus transportation (district service)** Students who require transportation must complete a student school bus registration form and return it to the school office; additional bus information is provided through the district transportation resources. The district notes that registered riders receive a bus pass that must be scanned on and off daily, and families can use the Traversa My Ride K-12 app/website for real-time bus status and scan notifications. **Student safety planning (information/resources)** The school posts district safety-related information, including links to a Communicable Disease Plan and Safety Information.
School Culture and Expectations
Lavington Elementary frames its identity as a “Caring and Compassionate Community of Learners.” The school mission and vision emphasize student thriving (learning, relationships, and community), respect for all, and encouraging each person to develop their potential. The school also includes an Indigenous land acknowledgment recognizing the ancestral, unceded territory of the syilx people.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Students who require bussing must complete a school bus registration form and return it to the school office; families can contact the Transportation Department (phone/email) for inquiries. District transportation information notes that students must be registered to ride and receive a bus pass that is scanned on/off daily. The district also offers the Traversa My Ride K-12 app/website for real-time route/bus information and scan notifications, and provides school bus safety and expected behaviour resources.
Location
Lavington Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Lavington Elementary
38.83
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 39 - below the district public school average of 41, trailing by 3 points.
Literacy: 37
Numeracy: 41
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
55.00
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - well above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
54.82
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - well above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
76.32
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 25 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 37, numeracy is 41, and overall is 39.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 11 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 41, while literacy is lowest at 37.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 17 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy declined by 5 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 39, student commitment to learning is 55, critical thinking is 55, and college and career readiness is 76.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 76, while Academic Performance is lowest at 39.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, declined 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
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 district public school average of 56, trailing by 6 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
56.36
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - well below the district public school average of 72, trailing by 15 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
59.08
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - well below the district public school average of 67, trailing by 8 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
59.67
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well below the district public school average of 74, trailing by 15 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 56, Health is 59, and Work Ethic is 60.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 60, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 56.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 16 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
64.47
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 8 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
80.26
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the district public school average of 60, ahead by 20 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
31.77
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 32 - well below the district public school average of 47, trailing by 15 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 64, Facilities and Personnel is 80, and Learning Resources is 32.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 80, while Learning Resources is lowest at 32.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 26 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
70.83
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the district public school average of 64, ahead by 7 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
69.41
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well below the district public school average of 78, trailing by 8 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
64.58
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - below the district public school average of 67, trailing by 2 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 69 and Safety is 65.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 69, while Safety is lowest at 65.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
69.74
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - below the district public school average of 72, trailing by 2 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 70.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 7 points since 2019/2020.