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Nesika Elementary
About
Nesika Elementary School is located in Williams Lake, British Columbia. The school enrolls students from Kindergarten to Grade 6, and is led by Principal Kelly Glen. The district also acknowledges operating on the traditional and unceded territories of the Secwepemc, Tsilhqot’in, and Dakelh Nations, and states a commitment to truth and reconciliation, equity, and success for all Indigenous learners.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Cariboo-Chilcotin)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-6
Phone: 250 398-7192
Email: holly.zurak@sd27.bc.ca
Principal: Holly Zurak
Programs and Services
French Immersion Nesika offers a French Immersion program. Indigenous Education The school highlights Indigenous Education, and the district states a commitment to truth and reconciliation, equity, and success for all Indigenous learners. Library Nesika lists a school library as a program. Music Education Nesika lists Music Education as a program. Outdoor learning Nesika lists WILD Schools – Outdoor Learning as a program. Student support / special education Cariboo-Chilcotin School District describes Student Support Services for students with special needs (including intellectual, learning, physical, sensory, or emotional/behavioural needs, as well as exceptional gifts or talents). District support staff assist schools with assessment, consultation, school-based team meetings, and development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
School Culture and Expectations
The district states it operates on the traditional and unceded territories of the Secwepemc, Tsilhqot’in, and Dakelh Nations, and describes a commitment to truth and reconciliation, equity, and success for all Indigenous learners.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The district Transportation Department states it is committed to providing bus routes that are safe and efficient, balancing safety, financial accountability, efficiency, and convenience. The district provides Bus Registration and an Infofinder tool, and has communicated that it is reviewing transportation services, policies, and procedures.
Enrollment
The school site includes Kindergarten Registration information.
Location
Nesika Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Nesika Elementary
37.96
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 38 - in line with the district average of 39, within 1 point.
Literacy: 42
Numeracy: 34
Literacy is a clear strength; numeracy is the area with the most room to grow.
53.20
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 53 - above the province public school average of 51, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
51.50
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 52 - above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
70.00
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 70 - well above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 17 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 42, numeracy is 34, and overall is 38.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 5 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 42, while numeracy is lowest at 34.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 9 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy was broadly stable 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 38, student commitment to learning is 53, critical thinking is 52, and college and career readiness is 70.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 70, while Academic Performance is lowest at 38.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, declined 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
55.33
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - well below the province public school average of 68, trailing by 13 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
57.86
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - well below the province public school average of 65, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
63.62
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well below the province public school average of 74, trailing by 11 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 55, Health is 58, and Work Ethic is 64.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 64, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 55.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 8 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
58.38
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - well above the district public school average of 52, 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 58.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2019/2020.
School Culture
64.00
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 11 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
61.60
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well below the province public school average of 77, trailing by 16 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
47.50
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 47 - well below the province public school average of 59, trailing by 12 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 62 and Safety is 47.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 62, while Safety is lowest at 47.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 18 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 16 points since 2019/2020.