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Raymer Elementary
About
Raymer Elementary is located at 657 Raymer Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 4Z6. The school highlights the message: “Take Care of Yourself, Others, and Our School.”
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Central Okanagan)
Education language: The district transportation information notes that bus routes are designed to service eligible students attending their “English catchment school.” No immersion/bilingual program or English language learning (ELL) supports are described in the provided sources.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-6
Phone: 250 870-5125
Email: kyla.babcock@sd23.bc.ca
Principal: Kyla Babcock
Education Languages
The district transportation information notes that bus routes are designed to service eligible students attending their “English catchment school.” No immersion/bilingual program or English language learning (ELL) supports are described in the provided sources.
Programs and Services
Student support / counselling Raymer Elementary has access to a part-time school counsellor (as do elementary schools in SD23). The counsellor supports students with emotional, social, or behavioural concerns that may affect learning and well-being, consults with staff/administration/parents, and can help connect families to community agencies for longer-term supports. The counsellor may also help develop behavioural strategies and plans in consultation with parents and teaching staff. Transportation (school bus) Central Okanagan Public Schools Transportation provides bus service across the district and requires families to submit an online transportation application; riders must be registered and scan a bus pass when boarding/exiting. The district outlines bus rider rules (for example, arriving at the stop 10 minutes early, staying seated, and keeping noise down) and emphasizes safe loading/unloading and pedestrian safety, including “WE STOP – YOU STOP” expectations around school buses with flashing red lights. Transportation fees (where applicable) are applied through School Cash Online, with payment arrangements required within 30 days of fees being assigned, and subsidy options may be available for families facing financial hardship.
School Culture and Expectations
The school’s stated expectation is: “Take Care of Yourself, Others, and Our School.”
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
School bus transportation is managed by Central Okanagan Public Schools Transportation Services. Families must apply online for bussing; only registered riders may ride, and students assigned to a route receive a bus pass that must be scanned when boarding/exiting. The district provides school bus safety guidance (including arriving at the stop 10 minutes early, remaining seated, and following driver signals for crossing) and reminds drivers to stop when school bus red lights are flashing (“WE STOP – YOU STOP”).
Enrollment
Central Okanagan Public Schools directs families to enroll by (1) finding their catchment school, (2) watching the enrolment application tutorial, and (3) completing the district enrolment application online. After applying, families must provide required documentation (such as proof of age/citizenship and proof of BC residency/address).
Location
Raymer Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Raymer Elementary
40.43
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 40 - below the district public school average of 43, trailing by 3 points.
Literacy: 40
Numeracy: 41
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
65.89
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 12 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
61.18
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 8 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
73.08
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 17 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 40, numeracy is 41, and overall is 40.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 3 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 41, while literacy is lowest at 40.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 7 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 66, critical thinking is 61, and college and career readiness is 73.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 73, while Academic Performance is lowest at 40.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 11 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
60.47
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well below the district public school average of 68, trailing by 8 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
63.79
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - below the district public school average of 67, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
68.85
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well below the district public school average of 77, trailing by 8 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 60, Health is 64, and Work Ethic is 69.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 69, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 60.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 12 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
40.35
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 40 - below the district public school average of 43, trailing by 3 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 40.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
46.67
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 47 - well below the district public school average of 56, trailing by 9 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
80.56
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - in line with the district public school average of 80, within 0 points.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
61.55
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - below the district public school average of 64, 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 81 and Safety is 62.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 81, while Safety is lowest at 62.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
54.17
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 54 - well below the district public school average of 60, trailing by 5 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 54.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 34 points since 2019/2020.