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Nusatsum Elementary
About
Nusatsum Elementary School is located at PO Bag 18, 1963 Hwy 20, Hagensborg, BC V0T 1H0. Situated among the peaks of the Bella Coola Valley, the school serves students in Grades 5–7. The school emphasizes strong academics while meeting the needs of individual learners, and works to build community through participation in local events and whole-school projects.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Central Coast)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 5-7
Phone: 250 982-2193
Email: astewart@sd49.ca
Principal: Alannah Stewart
Programs and Services
Early learning (StrongStart) StrongStart is offered at Nusatsum Elementary as a free, play-based early learning drop-in program for children aged birth to five (with a parent/caregiver participating). Indigenous education / Aboriginal education The district’s Aboriginal Education programming is described as providing language and cultural opportunities to enhance learning for First Nations learners, guided by Local Education Agreements (including with the Nuxalk and Heiltsuk Nations) and related frameworks and equity initiatives. Digital learning The district references the BC Digital Classroom and provides sign-up guidance for MyBlueprint.ca using an SD49 activation key.
School Culture and Expectations
Nusatsum Elementary describes a focus on strong academics and meeting the needs of individual learners. The school also emphasizes developing a strong sense of community among students and staff through community events and whole-school projects.
Enrollment
Registration information is provided through the district’s “Registration Form” link on the Nusatsum Elementary School page.
Location
Nusatsum Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Nusatsum Elementary
35.69
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 overall score: 36 - well below the province public school average of 42, trailing by 6 points.
Literacy: 36
Numeracy: 32
Literacy is a relative strength; numeracy has more room to grow.
43.75
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 44 - below the province public school average of 48, trailing by 4 points.
Students report weaker engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, making this an area to strengthen.
41.67
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 42 - well below the province public school average of 49, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: Grade 7. In 2023-2024, literacy is 36, numeracy is 32, and overall is 34.
Compared with 2020-2021, the overall score improved by 18 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 36, while numeracy is lowest at 32.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 14 points since 2020-2021, while numeracy improved by 22 points since 2020-2021.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2023-2024, academic performance is 36.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 20 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
63.54
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well below the province public school average of 71, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
39.34
Health
Health
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 39 - well below the province public school average of 68, trailing by 29 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
64.06
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well below the province public school average of 74, trailing by 10 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 7 trend view. In 2023/2024, Civic Engagement is 64, Health is 39, and Work Ethic is 64.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 64, while Health is lowest at 39.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 41 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
93.75
Community Support
Community Support
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 94 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 33 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
83.33
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 20 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
46.88
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 47 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 6 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 7 trend view. In 2023/2024, Community Support is 94 and Learning Resources is 47.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 94, while Learning Resources is lowest at 47.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
29.69
Relationships
Relationships
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 30 - well below the province public school average of 77, trailing by 48 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
32.29
Safety
Safety
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 32 - well below the province public school average of 70, trailing by 37 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 7 trend view. In 2023/2024, Relationships is 30 and Safety is 32.
The strongest current area is Safety at 32, while Relationships is lowest at 30.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 32 points since 2022/2023.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
71.88
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - above the province public school average of 70, ahead by 2 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
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2022/2023, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 72.