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Carson Elementary School
About
Carson Elementary School is located at 1255 Graham Ave, Quesnel, BC V2J 3E2. The school’s website highlights general district information and updates, and notes that School District 28 is on the traditional lands of the Lhtako Dene.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Quesnel)
Education language: The sources provided do not describe the language(s) used for core instruction at Carson Elementary specifically. The district offers French Immersion from K–12, with Early French Immersion entry in Kindergarten or Grade 1; however, the listed schools offering French language instruction do not include Carson Elementary.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 992-6821
Email: ashleighdesbiens@sd28.bc.ca
Principal: Ashleigh Desbiens
Education Languages
The sources provided do not describe the language(s) used for core instruction at Carson Elementary specifically. The district offers French Immersion from K–12, with Early French Immersion entry in Kindergarten or Grade 1; however, the listed schools offering French language instruction do not include Carson Elementary.
Programs and Services
**Breakfast Program** A Breakfast Program is offered through a partnership between Breakfast Clubs of Canada and School District 28. **Early Learning / StrongStart** The district offers Early Learning options including StrongStart (a free program for parents/caregivers and children aged birth to five), Ready Set Learn, Kindergarten, and an Early Years Activity Calendar. **Student transportation (school bus service)** Families can register for busing by completing the School Bus Registration form and submitting it to the school secretary or emailing it to transportation@sd28.bc.ca. The district notes limited bus seats and asks families to contact the transportation department to register. The website also shares cold weather bus operations policies and notes that buses are equipped with video surveillance systems (which may include audio recording).
School Culture and Expectations
Carson Elementary reminds families that it is a “Nut Free and Scent Free School.”
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school/district provides bus route information and reminds families that bus stop times are approximate and students should arrive 5–10 minutes early. Families must register for busing (limited seats) using the School Bus Registration form, submitted to the school secretary or emailed to transportation@sd28.bc.ca. The district also provides cold-weather bus cancellation procedures and notes that buses have video surveillance systems (which may include audio recording).
Enrollment
The Carson website includes a Kindergarten registration announcement (“Kindergarten Registration Opens Feb 2”), but the provided sources do not include detailed enrollment steps or links beyond that.
Location
Carson Elementary School Reviews
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Academic Learning of Carson Elementary School
27.88
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 28 - well below the comparison cohort average of 35, trailing by 7 points.
Literacy: 25
Numeracy: 31
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
55.39
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
39.71
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 40 - well below the province public school average of 50, trailing by 10 points.
Students report weaker problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
75.00
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the province public school average of 51, ahead by 24 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: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2024-2025, literacy is 25, numeracy is 31, and overall is 28.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 18 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 31, while literacy is lowest at 25.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 18 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 38 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 28.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 27 points since 2020-2021.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
61.03
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well below the province public school average of 70, trailing by 9 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
58.04
Health
Health
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - well below the province public school average of 66, trailing by 8 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
63.68
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well below the province public school average of 74, trailing by 10 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2023/2024, Civic Engagement is 61, Health is 58, and Work Ethic is 64.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 64, while Health is lowest at 58.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 7 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
64.13
Community Support
Community Support
Showing latest available year: 2021-2022. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - in line with the district public school average of 64, within 0 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide support for student learning at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
73.53
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - in line with the district public school average of 73, within 0 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
29.06
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 29 - well below the district public school average of 61, trailing by 32 points.
Instructional resources are rated less positively than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen access or quality.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2023/2024, Facilities and Personnel is 74 and Learning Resources is 29.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 74, while Learning Resources is lowest at 29.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
65.32
Relationships
Relationships
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well below the province public school average of 77, trailing by 12 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
59.25
Safety
Safety
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - well below the province public school average of 65, trailing by 5 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2023/2024, Relationships is 65 and Safety is 59.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 65, while Safety is lowest at 59.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 30 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
54.78
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - well below the province public school average of 71, trailing by 16 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2023/2024, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 55.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2020/2021.