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Nicomekl Elementary
About
Nicomekl Elementary is located at 20050 53 Ave, Langley, BC V3A 3T9. The school notes its name is derived from the Stó:lō people, meaning “the route to go” or “the pathway,” and emphasizes building an inclusive community where compassion connects everyone and students are empowered to thrive and contribute.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Langley)
Education language: Nicomekl Elementary offers an English Language Learning (ELL) program for students in Kindergarten to Grade 5 who speak a language other than English. ELL teachers assess students’ English proficiency, provide direct small-group instruction a few times per week, and support classroom teachers with strategies and materials; supports are adapted based on assessed needs.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 604 533-1468
Email: kcasquilho@sd35.bc.ca
Principal: Charlene Redekop
Education Languages
Nicomekl Elementary offers an English Language Learning (ELL) program for students in Kindergarten to Grade 5 who speak a language other than English. ELL teachers assess students’ English proficiency, provide direct small-group instruction a few times per week, and support classroom teachers with strategies and materials; supports are adapted based on assessed needs.
Programs and Services
Student support / special education Resource and Learning Assistance provide support for students with a variety of needs, including targeted help for specific learning needs and reinforcement of skills, to supplement classroom instruction. The school notes support from Special Education Assistants, and lists a school counsellor and a youth care worker. English Language Learning (ELL) The ELL program supports K–5 students who are learning English, including assessment, program recommendations, and direct instruction in small groups during the week, along with adapted supports to aid comprehension. Indigenous education Nicomekl lists an Aboriginal Program among its ongoing programs. Student wellness / nutrition The school offers breakfast and lunch programs, including a Grab & Go breakfast option and support for students who need a lunch daily (with attention to allergies, dietary restrictions, and cultural/religious considerations). The school also participates in the BC School Fruit and Vegetable Snack Program, providing fresh BC fruit and vegetable snacks to students. Mentoring / volunteering Nicomekl hosts the Big Buddies/Little Buddies in-school mentoring program, where volunteers spend time each week reading, drawing, and playing with paired students. Clubs Reading Club is run by the PAC and encourages students to read through a “25 Nights of Reading” form and recognition/rewards. Athletics and extracurricular sports - Basketball (Grade 5 boys and girls)
School Culture and Expectations
Nicomekl emphasizes an inclusive community grounded in compassion, diversity, kindness, patience, respect, and a welcoming spirit. The school highlights its L.E.A.D.E.R.S. values (Loving-kindness, Empathetic, Accountable, Determined, Encouraging, Respectful, Safe) and its R.O.A.R. expectations (Responsibility, Ownership, Achievement, Respect), supported by a school-wide behaviour matrix for settings such as classrooms, hallways, playgrounds, and the library. The school also uses the Zones of Regulation as a social-emotional learning approach to support self-regulation and emotional control.
Location
Nicomekl Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Nicomekl Elementary
37.59
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 38 - well below the district public school average of 43, trailing by 5 points.
Literacy: 35
Numeracy: 40
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
61.09
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 61 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
63.98
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 64 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 13 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
71.28
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 71 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 18 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 35, numeracy is 40, and overall is 38.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 15 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 40, while literacy is lowest at 35.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 9 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 22 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 38, student commitment to learning is 61, critical thinking is 64, and college and career readiness is 71.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 71, while Academic Performance is lowest at 38.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, declined 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
57.80
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - well below the district public school average of 69, trailing by 11 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
58.58
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - well below the district public school average of 67, 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.
74.17
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - below the district public school average of 78, trailing by 4 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 58, Health is 59, and Work Ethic is 74.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 74, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 58.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 8 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
42.03
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 42 - below the district public school average of 44, trailing by 2 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 42.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2019/2020.
School Culture
52.78
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 2 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
73.06
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well below the district public school average of 82, trailing by 9 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
56.31
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - well below the district public school average of 64, trailing by 7 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 73 and Safety is 56.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 73, while Safety is lowest at 56.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
55.68
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - below the district public school average of 60, trailing by 4 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 56.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2019/2020.