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Ellison Elementary
About
Ellison Elementary is located at 3735 Parkdale Rd, Kelowna, BC V1X 6K9. The school’s website highlights “Making a Difference at Ellison Elementary!” and provides links to items like the School Community Student Learning Plan, news, and registration information.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Central Okanagan)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 250 870-5140
Email: barrie.macleod@sd23.bc.ca
Principal: C Barrie MacLeod
Programs and Services
Transportation (school bus) Ellison Elementary families can access School District 23 Transportation Services, including online bus registration, route/stop information, and bus rider safety expectations. The district notes that students must be registered on a route to ride, guest riders are not permitted, and bus passes may be scanned when boarding/exiting. Anti-racism and bullying prevention The school website includes quick links to “Anti-Racism” and “Erase Bully.” School fees / payments (School Cash Online) The school site links to School Cash Online. The district transportation fee (when a seat is assigned) is applied to the parent’s School Cash Online account, with payment options described by the district, including possible subsidy/fee waiver processes for families who qualify.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
School bus service is managed through Central Okanagan Public Schools (SD23) Transportation Services, which provides online applications, eligibility information, and route/stop details. District bus safety guidance includes arriving at the stop 10 minutes early, staying seated while the bus is moving, keeping aisles clear, and following driver signals for safe crossing (only cross in front when red alternating lights are flashing and the driver signals it’s OK). The district also emphasizes “WE STOP – YOU STOP” rules around school buses and asks families not to problem-solve with the driver at the bus stop to avoid distractions.
Enrollment
The school website posts online student enrollment information for the 2026–2027 school year, and the district provides step-by-step enrollment directions on its School Enrolment page (find your catchment school, watch the tutorial, and complete an enrolment application). The district lists required documentation (proof of age/citizenship and parent/guardian residency/address documents) and notes that some families (e.g., certain immigration/work visa/refugee situations) must first obtain an enrollment code through the Welcome Centre before applying.
Location
Ellison Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Ellison Elementary
38.79
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 39 - below the district public school average of 43, trailing by 5 points.
Literacy: 29
Numeracy: 48
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
64.89
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 65 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 11 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
62.84
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 63 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
85.81
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 29, numeracy is 48, and overall is 39.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 31 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 48, while literacy is lowest at 29.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 14 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 51 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 39, student commitment to learning is 65, critical thinking is 63, and college and career readiness is 86.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 86, while Academic Performance is lowest at 39.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 20 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
68.92
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - in line with the district public school average of 68, within 1 point.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
67.52
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - in line with the district public school average of 67, within 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
75.42
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - in line with the district public school average of 77, within 1 point.
Students report effort, persistence, and responsibility at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 69, Health is 68, and Work Ethic is 75.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 75, while Health is lowest at 68.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 6 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
52.36
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - well above the district public school average of 43, ahead by 9 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 52.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
77.64
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - 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.
59.57
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 78 and Safety is 60.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 78, while Safety is lowest at 60.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
55.56
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - below the district public school average of 60, trailing by 4 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 56.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 4 points since 2020/2021.