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Riverview Elementary

Quesnel, BC - Public School - Grades K-7

About

Riverview Elementary is part of Quesnel School District #28, located at 346 Hartley St, Quesnel, BC V2J 1W4. The school’s website highlights district information and updates for families, and notes that School District 28 rests on the traditional lands of the Lhtako Dene.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Quesnel)

Education language: French Immersion is available in Quesnel School District #28 from K–12, with entry into Early French Immersion typically in Kindergarten or Grade 1. In the elementary portion of the program, students receive instruction in all areas of the curriculum in French from Kindergarten through Grade 2, with English Language Arts added incrementally beginning in Grade 3.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 250 992-5421

Email: annemummery@sd28.bc.ca

Principal: Tim Lofstrom

Education Languages

French Immersion is available in Quesnel School District #28 from K–12, with entry into Early French Immersion typically in Kindergarten or Grade 1. In the elementary portion of the program, students receive instruction in all areas of the curriculum in French from Kindergarten through Grade 2, with English Language Arts added incrementally beginning in Grade 3.

Programs and Services

Food programs (Breakfast Program) A Breakfast Program is offered as a partnership between Breakfast Clubs of Canada (BBC Canada) and School District 28. Early learning (StrongStart and Early Learning) The district lists Early Learning opportunities including StrongStart, Ready Set Learn, Kindergarten, and an Early Years activity calendar. StrongStart is described as a free program for parents/caregivers and their children from birth to five years old. Online learning Quesnel Online Learning (QOI) provides flexible programs for students in grades K–9 and courses for students in grades 10–12. Transportation (school buses) Families can register for school busing by submitting a School Bus Registration form to the school secretary or by emailing it to transportation@sd28.bc.ca. The district notes limited bus seats and that attendance is taken daily; families are also advised to arrive 5–10 minutes early for bus stops and to review cold-weather bus cancellation procedures and transportation policies.

School Culture and Expectations

The school website notes that School District 28 rests on the traditional lands of the Lhtako Dene.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Bus schedules and routes are provided, and families are advised that bus stop times are approximate and to arrive 5–10 minutes early. To register for busing, families must complete the School Bus Registration form (submit to the school secretary or email transportation@sd28.bc.ca), and the district notes limited seats with daily attendance taken. The district also shares cold-weather bus operations guidance, including when buses will be cancelled and what happens during cancellations.

Location

Site: riverview.sd28.bc.ca/

Phone: 250 992-5421

Address: 346 Hartley St, Quesnel, BC V2J 1W4

Riverview Elementary Reviews

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Academic Learning of Riverview Elementary

23.73

Academic Performance

Academic Performance Score

School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.

All Grades overall score: 24 - well below the comparison cohort average of 35, trailing by 11 points.

Literacy: 28

Numeracy: 20

Literacy is a clear strength; numeracy is the area with the most room to grow.

57.59

Student Commitment to Learning

Student Commitment

Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.

All Grades score: 58 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 8 points.

Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.

35.00

Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking

Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.

All Grades score: 35 - well below the province public school average of 50, trailing by 15 points.

Students report weaker problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.

80.00

College and Career Readiness

Readiness for Future

Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.

All Grades score: 80 - well above the province public school average of 51, ahead by 29 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

LiteracyNumeracyOverall
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Clustered Academic Score Trends

School year trend view: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2024-2025, literacy is 28, numeracy is 20, and overall is 24.

Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 9 points.

In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 28, while numeracy is lowest at 20.

Across the available years, literacy improved by 7 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 13 points since 2019-2020.

Academic Performance Score Change Over Years

Academic PerformanceStudent Commitment to LearningCritical ThinkingCollege and Career Readiness
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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 24.

Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 25 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

61.86

Civic Engagement

Civic Engagement

School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.

All Grades score: 62 - well below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 10 points.

Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.

54.74

Health

Health

School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.

All Grades score: 55 - well below the province public school average of 67, trailing by 12 points.

Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.

50.93

Work Ethic

Work Ethic

School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.

All Grades score: 51 - well below the province public school average of 75, trailing by 24 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

Artistic and Creative TraitsCivic EngagementHealthWork Ethic
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Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years

All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 62, Health is 55, and Work Ethic is 51.

The strongest current area is Civic Engagement at 62, while Work Ethic is lowest at 51.

Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 7 points since 2019/2020.

Resources

50.00

Community Support

Community Support

School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.

All Grades score: 50 - well below the district public school average of 71, trailing by 21 points.

Parents and the wider community appear to provide weaker support for student learning than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen community connection and involvement.

94.23

Facilities and Personnel

Facilities and Personnel

School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.

All Grades score: 94 - well above the district public school average of 74, ahead by 20 points.

Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.

20.09

Learning Resources

Learning Resources

Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.

All Grades score: 20 - well below the district public school average of 61, trailing by 41 points.

Instructional resources are rated less positively than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen access or quality.

Resources Score Change Over Years

Community SupportFacilities and PersonnelLearning Resources
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Resources Score Change Over Years

All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 50 and Facilities and Personnel is 94.

The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 94, while Community Support is lowest at 50.

Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 25 points since 2019/2020.

School Culture

58.33

Academic Orientation

Academic Orientation

Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.

All Grades score: 58 - well below the province public school average of 66, trailing by 8 points.

Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.

69.47

Relationships

Relationships

School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.

All Grades score: 69 - well below the province public school average of 78, trailing by 8 points.

Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.

60.99

Safety

Safety

School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.

All Grades score: 61 - well below the province public school average of 66, 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

Academic OrientationRelationshipsSafety
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School Culture Score Change Over Years

All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 69 and Safety is 61.

The strongest current area is Relationships at 69, while Safety is lowest at 61.

Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 13 points since 2019/2020.

Teachers and Teaching Environment

88.46

Knowledge and Skills of Teachers

Knowledge and Skills of Teachers

School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.

All Grades score: 88 - well above the province public school average of 72, ahead by 17 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

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Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years

All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 88.

Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 34 points since 2020/2021.