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Gibsons Elementary
About
Gibsons Elementary is located at 783 School Road, PO Box 548, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V0. The school describes itself as the centre for learning within the boundaries of the Town of Gibsons. It is officially designated a B.C. Community School and highlights supports such as an on-site daily breakfast program, an after-school Kids Club, and a Strong Start center. The school’s vision emphasizes partnering with the community to develop educated, responsible, caring citizens.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Sunshine Coast)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 886-2612
Email: gesinfo@sd46.bc.ca
Principal: Lynda Brisebois
Programs and Services
**Community school programs / Child care & extended-day supports** Gibsons Elementary is a designated B.C. Community School and offers community-based programs and connections to resources. Listed programs include Kidz Club after school care (including spring break) and Coastal Kids summer camp, plus other after-school opportunities when available. **Food programs** The school notes an on-site breakfast program daily. The Community School listing also includes a Breakfast Club, Sandwich program, and a Hot Lunch link is provided on the school site. **Early learning** The school notes that it has a Strong Start center. **Clubs & enrichment (as available)** The Community School program list includes Garden Club, Just Tweens, and “various other after school art, craft and learning opportunities (i.e. babysitting) when available.”
School Culture and Expectations
The school’s vision is to work in partnership with the community to develop educated, responsible, caring citizens. Its mission (“we learn today to succeed tomorrow”) highlights providing a safe, healthy, caring, and respectful school environment; meeting the unique educational needs of each student; and fostering communication between school, home, and the community. The website also posts a Code of Conduct for families to review with students.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school notes limited parking and asks families to follow safety expectations in the driveway and parking lot. The lane in front of the school is for student drop-off and pick-up only, and families are asked not to park in the drive-through lane so buses can get through, and to keep traffic moving. Gibsons Elementary also offers a Walking School Bus during fall and spring active travel campaigns (walking to school only, Monday–Thursday) for students living within 500 meters of the walking route; registration is required. District bussing requires families to register (now annually) if they want school bus transportation, and eligibility is based on catchment and walk-limit guidelines.
Location
Gibsons Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Gibsons Elementary
44.32
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 44 - above the province public school average of 42, ahead by 2 points.
Literacy: 44
Numeracy: 45
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
68.12
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 18 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
65.07
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 15 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
72.68
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 20 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 44, numeracy is 45, and overall is 44.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score was broadly stable.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 45, while literacy is lowest at 44.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 4 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 2 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 44, student commitment to learning is 68, critical thinking is 65, and college and career readiness is 73.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 73, while Academic Performance is lowest at 44.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 3 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
61.25
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - above the province public school average of 57, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
72.54
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - above the province public school average of 70, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
66.20
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - in line with the province public school average of 67, within 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
74.22
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - in line with the province public school average of 75, within 0 points.
Students report effort, persistence, and responsibility at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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, Civic Engagement is 73, Health is 66, and Work Ethic is 74.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 74, while Health is lowest at 66.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 3 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
63.95
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 3 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
82.95
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 19 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
52.91
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - in line with the province public school average of 53, within 0 points.
Instructional resources are rated at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 2024/2025, Community Support is 64, Facilities and Personnel is 83, and Learning Resources is 53.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 83, while Learning Resources is lowest at 53.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 13 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
63.12
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - above the province public school average of 60, ahead by 3 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
82.10
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - above the province public school average of 78, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
68.07
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - above the province public school average of 66, ahead by 2 points.
Students report a stronger sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, suggesting the school environment feels more secure and supportive.
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 2024/2025, Relationships is 82 and Safety is 68.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 82, while Safety is lowest at 68.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
58.46
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - well below the province public school average of 65, trailing by 6 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 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 58.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 2 points since 2020/2021.