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Barlow Creek Elementary
About
Barlow Creek Elementary is located at 816 Barkerville Hwy, Quesnel, BC V2J 6S6. The school’s website highlights school and district updates (news, newsletters, announcements, and upcoming events) and references School District 28’s acknowledgement that it rests on the traditional lands of the Lhtako Dene.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Quesnel)
Education language: French Immersion is offered in Quesnel School District #28 from Kindergarten through Grade 12, with entry typically in Kindergarten or Grade 1. The district notes that in the elementary portion of French Immersion, 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. (The sources do not state that Barlow Creek Elementary specifically offers French Immersion.)
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 992-5134
Email: nancydanuser@sd28.bc.ca
Principal: Nancy Danuser
Education Languages
French Immersion is offered in Quesnel School District #28 from Kindergarten through Grade 12, with entry typically in Kindergarten or Grade 1. The district notes that in the elementary portion of French Immersion, 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. (The sources do not state that Barlow Creek Elementary specifically offers French Immersion.)
Programs and Services
Breakfast Program A school breakfast program is offered as a partnership between Breakfast Clubs of Canada and School District 28. Early Learning Early Learning programming in the district includes StrongStart, Ready Set Learn, Kindergarten, and Quesnel’s Early Years Activity Calendar. StrongStart is described as a free program for parents/caregivers and children aged birth to five. Online learning Quesnel Online Learning (QOI) offers flexible programs for students in grades K–9 and courses for students in grades 10–12. Student transportation (busing) Families can register for school bus service by completing the School Bus Registration form (submit to the school secretary or email to transportation@sd28.bc.ca). The district notes that families must contact transportation to register due to limited seats, and provides cold-weather bus operations policies/procedures and bus route information.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
School bus routes and schedules are provided, and families are asked to arrive 5–10 minutes early because bus stop times are approximate. To register for busing, families complete the School Bus Registration form and submit it to the school secretary or email it to transportation@sd28.bc.ca; the district notes limited seats and that attendance is taken daily. The district also shares cold-weather bus operations policies/procedures and notes that buses are equipped with video surveillance systems (which may include audio) for safety.
Location
Barlow Creek Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Barlow Creek Elementary
29.38
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 29 - well below the comparison cohort average of 35, trailing by 5 points.
Literacy: 33
Numeracy: 26
Literacy is a relative strength; numeracy has more room to grow.
60.00
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
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 33, numeracy is 26, and overall is 29.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 16 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 33, while numeracy is lowest at 26.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 15 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 18 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 29.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 16 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
16.67
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 17 - well below the province public school average of 71, trailing by 54 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
33.33
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 33 - well below the province public school average of 69, trailing by 35 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
18.75
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 19 - well below the province public school average of 74, trailing by 56 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 2024/2025, Health is 33 and Work Ethic is 19.
The strongest current area is Health at 33, while Work Ethic is lowest at 19.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 46 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
100.00
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 100 - well above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 32 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
25.98
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 26 - well below the district public school average of 63, trailing by 37 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 2022/2023, Facilities and Personnel is 100.
Facilities and Personnel shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
32.10
Relationships
Relationships
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 32 - well below the province public school average of 77, trailing by 45 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
42.21
Safety
Safety
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 42 - well below the province public school average of 65, trailing by 22 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 2022/2023, Relationships is 32 and Safety is 42.
The strongest current area is Safety at 42, while Relationships is lowest at 32.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 33 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
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Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
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Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
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