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Henderson Elementary
About
Henderson Elementary is located at 5506 Willow Ave, Powell River, BC V8A 4P4. The school shares that it was the first official school in the district, originally opening in 1913, with the present Henderson Elementary building opening in 1957 and expanding over time. The school is named after Dr. Andrew Henderson, an early community leader involved in establishing local education.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Qathet)
Education language: Henderson Elementary offers English Language Learner (ELL) programming to support students who are learning English. The sources provided do not describe any immersion or bilingual programs or identify additional languages used for core instruction.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 483-9162
Email: dean.thorsell@sd47.bc.ca
Principal: Dean Thorsell
Education Languages
Henderson Elementary offers English Language Learner (ELL) programming to support students who are learning English. The sources provided do not describe any immersion or bilingual programs or identify additional languages used for core instruction.
Programs and Services
Reading Intervention Programming Henderson Elementary offers reading intervention programming for students who need extra support. Math and Language Arts support The school provides math and language arts student support, including learning centre support. Student support / special education and wellness services Student services listed include counselling, speech and language student services, Indigenous student support, and social and emotional learning. English Language Learner (ELL) The school offers ELL programming. Library and technology Programs include school library programming, interactive whiteboards, and other technological services. Nutrition and childcare Henderson Elementary offers a breakfast and lunch program, childcare (before/after school care), Henderson StrongStart, and the Just B4 (pre-school) program. Athletics and extracurricular sports The school lists district extracurricular activities including: Intramurals Intramurals are offered at the school.
- Cross Country
- Track
- Basketball
- Volleyball
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school website provides a “School Map & Directions” page with an interactive map and a tool to generate directions from your address to a selected district school.
Enrollment
The school site includes a “School Registration” section in its About area. For the Just B4 preschool program, families register via esiKidz (used for registration, attendance, and billing) and can join a waitlist if spaces are limited; families can contact child.care@sd47.bc.ca for more information.
Location
Henderson Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Henderson Elementary
45.48
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 45 - above the province public school average of 42, ahead by 4 points.
Literacy: 42
Numeracy: 49
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
45.83
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 46 - below the province public school average of 49, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, making this an area to strengthen.
16.67
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 17 - well below the province public school average of 50, trailing by 33 points.
Students report weaker problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
87.50
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 88 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 36 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 42, numeracy is 49, and overall is 45.
Compared with 2020-2021, the overall score improved by 37 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 49, while literacy is lowest at 42.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 27 points since 2020-2021, while numeracy improved by 46 points since 2020-2021.
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 45, student commitment to learning is 46, critical thinking is 17, and college and career readiness is 88.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 88, while Critical Thinking is lowest at 17.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 37 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
62.50
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 9 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
69.91
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - in line with the province public school average of 69, within 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
70.83
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - below the province public school average of 75, 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 62, Health is 70, and Work Ethic is 71.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 71, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 62.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 27 points since 2022/2023.
Resources
79.17
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 15 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
35.71
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 36 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 17 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 2024/2025, Facilities and Personnel is 79 and Learning Resources is 36.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 79, while Learning Resources is lowest at 36.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 17 points since 2022/2023.
School Culture
68.75
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 10 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
66.07
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - well below the province public school average of 73, 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 69 and Safety is 66.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 69, while Safety is lowest at 66.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 27 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
56.94
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - well below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 15 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 57.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 8 points since 2022/2023.