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Springvalley Elementary
About
Springvalley Elementary is located at 470 Ziprick Rd, Kelowna, BC V1X 4H4. The school welcomes families to “Springvalley Elementary,” and describes itself as the “Home of the Skyhawks.”
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Central Okanagan)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 250 870-5119
Email: jeremy.sanbrooks@sd23.bc.ca
Principal: Jeremy Sanbrooks
Programs and Services
Athletics and extracurricular sports Transportation (school buses) District Transportation Services provides school bus routes and requires families to submit an online transportation application; students must be registered on a route to ride, and registered riders receive a bus pass that must be scanned when boarding/exiting. The district also publishes bus safety rules (for example, arriving at the stop 10 minutes early, remaining seated, and only crossing in front of the bus when red lights are flashing and the driver signals it is safe). Transportation fees are managed through School Cash Online after a seat is assigned, with payment due within 30 days; subsidy options are available for families who qualify.
- Volleyball (Grade 4–5)
- European Handball (Grade 4–5)
- Basketball (Grade 4–5)
- Cross Country Running Team (Grade 4–5)
- Track & Field (Grade 4–5)
- Rugby Team (Grade 4–5)
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
School bus transportation is managed through Central Okanagan Public Schools Transportation Services. Families apply online; only registered riders may ride, and students are issued a bus pass (scanned when boarding/exiting). The district provides school bus safety guidance (for example: arrive at the stop 10 minutes early, stay seated, keep the aisle clear, and cross in front of the bus only when red alternating lights are flashing and the driver signals it is safe).
Enrollment
Central Okanagan Public Schools (SD23) provides an online enrolment application process: families are directed to find their catchment school, watch the enrolment application video tutorial, and then complete the enrolment application online. The district lists required documentation (proof of age/citizenship and proof of B.C. residency/address) that must be provided after completing the application, and notes that some families (e.g., landed immigrant/permanent resident/work visa/refugee status) must work with the Welcome Centre to obtain an enrollment code before applying.
Location
Springvalley Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Springvalley Elementary
43.63
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 44 - in line with the district public school average of 43, within 0 points.
Literacy: 43
Numeracy: 44
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
76.51
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 77 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 23 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
70.47
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 70 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 17 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
88.04
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 88 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 32 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: Grade 4. In 2024-2025, literacy is 43, numeracy is 44, and overall is 44.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 17 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 44, while literacy is lowest at 43.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 12 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 23 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 44, student commitment to learning is 77, critical thinking is 70, and college and career readiness is 88.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 88, while Academic Performance is lowest at 44.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 17 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
73.79
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
63.71
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.
80.20
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - above the district public school average of 77, 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 74, Health is 64, and Work Ethic is 80.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 80, while Health is lowest at 64.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 24 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
53.89
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 54 - well above the district public school average of 43, ahead by 11 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 54.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
39.02
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 39 - well below the district public school average of 56, trailing by 17 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
80.72
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.
59.15
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - below the district public school average of 64, trailing by 5 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 59.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 81, while Safety is lowest at 59.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 7 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
60.87
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - in line with the district public school average of 60, within 1 point.
Teachers are rated for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 61.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 17 points since 2019/2020.