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Cataline Elementary
About
Cataline Elementary is located in Williams Lake, British Columbia, and serves students in Kindergarten through Grade 6. The school describes itself as an elementary school community in Williams Lake and shares frequent updates about student learning, leadership, and community connections. The district also highlights a commitment to truth and reconciliation, equity, and success for Indigenous learners while operating on the traditional and unceded territories of the Secwepemc, Tsilhqot’in, and Dakelh Nations.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Cariboo-Chilcotin)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-6
Phone: 250 392-7154
Email: dwayne.benvin@sd27.bc.ca
Principal: Dwayne Benvin
Programs and Services
Outdoor learning (Take Me Outside For Learning!) Cataline commits to taking classes outdoors for learning on a regular basis, based on research and staff experience that outdoor time can increase engagement and reduce anxiety. Families are asked to ensure students are prepared for all weather, and the school maintains a small lending library of outdoor clothing and welcomes donations. Student support / special education (district service) Cariboo-Chilcotin School District provides Student Support Services for students with special needs, including intellectual, learning, physical, sensory, and emotional/behavioural needs, as well as students with exceptional gifts or talents. District specialist staff support school teams through assessment, consultation with families and staff, and help with developing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) when needed. Online learning (district program) The district offers GROW Online Learning for students in Kindergarten through Grade 7.
School Culture and Expectations
Cataline emphasizes regular community connections and school-wide learning experiences, including a commitment to outdoor learning in all weather (with an expectation that students come prepared with appropriate clothing). At the district level, the school community is situated within a stated commitment to truth and reconciliation, equity, and success for Indigenous learners, and acknowledges operating on the traditional and unceded territories of the Secwepemc, Tsilhqot’in, and Dakelh Nations.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Cariboo-Chilcotin School District Transportation states it is committed to bus routes that are safe and efficient and balances safety, financial accountability, efficiency, and convenience. The district provides bus registration and an “Infofinder” tool for transportation information. The district also notes it has undertaken a review of transportation services, policies, and procedures and has provided ways for families to share feedback.
Location
Cataline Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Cataline Elementary
41.30
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 41 - above the district average of 39, ahead by 3 points.
Literacy: 36
Numeracy: 47
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
69.19
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 69 - well above the province public school average of 51, ahead by 18 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
65.73
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 66 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 16 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
87.90
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 88 - well above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 35 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 36, numeracy is 47, and overall is 41.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 7 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 47, while literacy is lowest at 36.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 13 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 41, student commitment to learning is 69, critical thinking is 66, and college and career readiness is 88.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 88, while Academic Performance is lowest at 41.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2021-2022.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
65.59
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - below the province public school average of 68, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
67.00
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - above the province public school average of 65, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
76.92
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - above the province public school average of 74, 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 66, Health is 67, and Work Ethic is 77.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 77, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 66.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 6 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
55.67
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 4 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 56.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
37.93
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 38 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 16 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
82.74
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the province public school average of 77, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
59.27
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - in line with the province public school average of 59, within 0 points.
Students report physical and emotional safety at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 83 and Safety is 59.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 83, while Safety is lowest at 59.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 12 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
50.00
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the province public school average of 58, 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 50.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 9 points since 2019/2020.