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Watson Road Elementary
About
Watson Road Elementary is located at 475 Yates Rd, Kelowna, BC V1V 1R3. The school describes itself as “a school where every student matters and every moment counts.”
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Central Okanagan)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-6
Phone: 250 870-5137
Email: janet.williams@sd23.bc.ca
Principal: Janet Williams
Programs and Services
Student support / counselling Counselling services are available for students experiencing a personal crisis; difficulty adapting to the learning environment; or emotional, social, or behaviour concerns that significantly interfere with functioning at school. Support can include consultation with parents/staff, referrals to community agencies, short-term individual or group support, and development of individual plans for students designated as special needs under Ministry of Education behaviour criteria. Families are encouraged to contact the school counsellor through the main office.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
School bus transportation is managed by Central Okanagan Public Schools Transportation Services. Students should arrive at the bus stop 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time, follow rider rules (remain seated, keep aisles clear, no food/drinks other than a personal water bottle), and only registered riders may ride (no guest passengers). Safety guidance includes waiting in the “Safe Zone,” crossing only in front of the bus when red alternating lights are flashing and the driver signals it is safe, and never crossing behind the bus. Families apply using the district’s online transportation application; assigned riders receive a bus pass that must be scanned when boarding/exiting.
Enrollment
Central Okanagan Public Schools directs families to enroll by (1) finding their catchment school, (2) watching the enrolment application video tutorial, and (3) completing the online enrolment application. After applying, families must provide required documentation such as proof of age/citizenship (e.g., birth certificate) and proof of B.C. residency and address. Some families (e.g., landed immigrant/permanent resident/work visa/refugee status) must visit the Welcome Centre to receive an enrollment code before applying; international students are processed through the district’s International Education Office.
Location
Watson Road Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Watson Road Elementary
45.12
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 45 - above the district public school average of 43, ahead by 2 points.
Literacy: 43
Numeracy: 47
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
75.78
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 22 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
70.61
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 71 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 18 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
81.41
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 81 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 26 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 47, and overall is 45.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 34 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 47, while literacy is lowest at 43.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 28 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 40 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 45, student commitment to learning is 76, critical thinking is 71, and college and career readiness is 81.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 81, while Academic Performance is lowest at 45.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 22 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
74.96
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
68.57
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - above the district public school average of 67, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
80.01
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 3 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 75, Health is 69, and Work Ethic is 80.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 80, while Health is lowest at 69.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
52.98
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - well above the district public school average of 43, ahead by 10 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 53.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
53.79
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 54 - below the district public school average of 56, trailing by 2 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
86.65
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 87 - well above the district public school average of 80, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
75.36
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 64, ahead by 11 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 87 and Safety is 75.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 87, while Safety is lowest at 75.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 6 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
68.67
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well above the district public school average of 60, ahead by 9 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 69.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 5 points since 2019/2020.