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Kidston Elementary
About
Kidston Elementary is located at 12101 Linden Dr, Coldstream, BC V1B 2H3. The school’s mission is to “inspire and nurture students to thrive in their learning, relationships, and community,” and its vision is “to become a community where all are respected, and each person is encouraged to develop their potential.” Kidston describes its focus as “Growing Together...Caring, Capable, Citizens in a Changing World,” and acknowledges being 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: 250 542-5351
Email: csutch@sd22.bc.ca
Principal: Carrie Sutch
Programs and Services
Fine arts Kidston Elementary describes having a “very active fine arts program,” giving students opportunities to be involved in the school community. Athletics and extracurricular sports - Sports (for Grade 6 & 7 students) Outdoor/land-based learning and stewardship The school highlights the “Kidston Gardens project” and also includes an “Honouring The Land” focus. Library / Learning Commons Kidston Elementary lists a learning commons as one of the ways students can get involved in the school community. Career education (district program) SD22’s Career Education team supports students in building career skills and competencies and offers career support/resources, planning tools, and program offerings (notably described for secondary students).
School Culture and Expectations
Kidston Elementary emphasizes “Growing Together...Caring, Capable, Citizens in a Changing World.” The school’s stated vision highlights respect and encouraging each person to develop their potential, and its mission emphasizes student growth in learning, relationships, and community. The school also acknowledges and honours the ancestral, unceded territory of the syilx people.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Kidston links families to School District 22 bus transportation information and provides Transportation Department contact details (250-549-9281; Transportation Department email). SD22 transportation requires students to be registered to ride; registered riders receive a bus pass that must be scanned on/off daily. The district notes bussing is designed for in-catchment students outside the 2.4 km walk limits (within budget) and that bussing is not guaranteed for out-of-catchment schools; courtesy rides may be accommodated if space allows. Families can also use the Traversa My Ride K-12 app/website for real-time bus information and scan notifications.
Enrollment
Kidston Elementary directs families to register (including Kindergarten) and submit transfer requests by appointment through an online form during the district’s posted registration window. The school provides a “Registration Appointment” link (Office form) and notes Grade 7 students moving to Kalamalka Secondary are transferred automatically (no separate registration needed).
Location
Kidston Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Kidston Elementary
47.46
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 47 - well above the district public school average of 41, ahead by 6 points.
Literacy: 46
Numeracy: 49
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
67.60
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 19 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
76.49
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 27 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
86.87
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 87 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 36 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 46, numeracy is 49, and overall is 47.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 4 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 49, while literacy is lowest at 46.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 9 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 47, student commitment to learning is 68, critical thinking is 76, and college and career readiness is 87.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 87, while Academic Performance is lowest at 47.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 points since 2021-2022.
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.
78.69
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - well above the district public school average of 70, ahead by 8 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
72.35
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the district 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.
82.20
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - well above the district public school average of 74, ahead by 8 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 79, Health is 72, and Work Ethic is 82.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 82, while Health is lowest at 72.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
86.15
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 86 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 30 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
91.15
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 91 - well above the district public school average of 60, ahead by 31 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
48.28
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - in line with the district public school average of 47, within 1 point.
Instructional resources are rated at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 86, Facilities and Personnel is 91, and Learning Resources is 48.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 91, while Learning Resources is lowest at 48.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 36 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
59.77
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - in line with the district public school average of 61, within 1 point.
Students report an academic orientation broadly similar to comparable schools.
83.72
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - well above the district public school average of 78, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
71.88
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - above the district public school average of 67, ahead by 5 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 84 and Safety is 72.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 84, while Safety is lowest at 72.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 13 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
69.97
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 district public school average of 64, 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, declined by 2 points since 2019/2020.