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Helen Gorman Elementary
About
Helen Gorman Elementary is located at 3230 Salmon Rd, West Kelowna, BC V4T 1A7. The school’s website highlights the motto “Where Kindness Grows,” and shares information for families such as registration, transportation, the school calendar, and the School Community Student Learning Plan.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Central Okanagan)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 250 870-5116
Email: jessica.anjos@sd23.bc.ca
Principal: Jessica Anjos
Programs and Services
**Transportation (school bus service)** District Transportation Services provides school bus routes across Lake Country, Kelowna, West Kelowna, and Peachland, with annual route reviews and an online application process. Riders must be registered on a route, use a bus pass (scanned when boarding/exiting), and follow bus safety rules (including staying seated, keeping the aisle clear, and no guest riders). **Student wellbeing / safe & inclusive schools** The school website links families to Anti-Racism resources and the ERASE Bullying program.
School Culture and Expectations
The school’s motto is “Where Kindness Grows.” The school website also points families to Anti-Racism resources and the ERASE Bullying program.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
School bus transportation is managed by SD23 Transportation Services. Students are expected to arrive at the bus stop 10 minutes early, follow rider rules (remain seated, keep aisles clear, no loud behavior), and only registered riders may ride (no guest riders). Safety guidance includes crossing only in front of the bus when red alternating lights are flashing and the driver gives the signal, and never crossing behind the bus; families are responsible for student safety getting to and from the stop. Transportation fees are applied through School Cash Online once a seat is assigned, with payment arrangements required within 30 days.
Enrollment
Families enroll through Central Okanagan Public Schools by finding their catchment school and completing the district’s enrolment application. After submitting the application, families must provide documentation (proof of age/citizenship, B.C. residency, and living address) to the school; some immigration-related statuses require processing through the Welcome Centre before registration. The district also notes that Kindergarten is full-day, and provides information about placement priorities and options such as French Immersion (district information link).
Location
Helen Gorman Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Helen Gorman Elementary
45.87
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 46 - above the district public school average of 43, ahead by 2 points.
Literacy: 46
Numeracy: 45
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
63.58
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 64 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
64.02
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 64 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 11 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
85.67
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 86 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 30 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 46, numeracy is 45, and overall is 46.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 18 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 46, while numeracy is lowest at 45.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 15 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 21 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 46, student commitment to learning is 64, critical thinking is 64, and college and career readiness is 86.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 86, while Academic Performance is lowest at 46.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 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
63.85
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - below the district public school average of 68, trailing by 4 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
63.44
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - 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.
71.61
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well below the district public school average of 77, trailing by 5 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 64, Health is 63, and Work Ethic is 72.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 72, while Health is lowest at 63.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 4 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
50.61
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 51 - well above the district public school average of 43, 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 51.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 3 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
47.06
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.
77.15
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - below the district public school average of 80, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
59.70
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - below the district public school average of 64, trailing by 4 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 77 and Safety is 60.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 77, while Safety is lowest at 60.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 4 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
51.22
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 51 - well below the district public school average of 60, trailing by 8 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 51.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 8 points since 2019/2020.