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Pinewood Elementary
About
Pinewood Elementary School is located at 40 Pinewood Ave W, Cranbrook, BC V1C 5X8. The school describes itself as a small, family-oriented learning community with a dedicated Parent Advisory Council and supportive parent group. Pinewood emphasizes a safe, caring, and welcoming environment, and encourages students and staff to show kindness, compassion, and respect. The school also highlights integrated learning that takes advantage of opportunities in the East Kootenays and incorporates the local environment.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Southeast Kootenay)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-6
Phone: 250 426-6201
Email: jill.carley@sd5.bc.ca
Principal: Jill Carley
Programs and Services
Student support / special education Pinewood lists Learning Services as a school support service (details are not provided in the available source text). Counselling services The school counsellor supports student well-being with care, respect, and confidentiality. Services include prevention and intervention support, one-to-one sessions, group sessions, classroom lessons, and guidance for families and staff; support areas include social skills, peer relations, family changes, academic difficulties, and self-esteem. Indigenous Education Support Pinewood lists Indigenous Education Support as a school support service (details are not provided in the available source text).
School Culture and Expectations
Pinewood says it is proud to provide a safe, caring, and welcoming environment. Staff and students are encouraged to demonstrate kindness, compassion, and respect at all times. The school also welcomes individuality and encourages critical thinking and questioning, with a goal of nurturing thoughtful citizenship.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The Pinewood website includes a “Bussing” link for information regarding School District No. 5 transportation. No additional drop-off/pick-up or parking details are provided in the available source text.
Enrollment
Pinewood directs families to its “Kindergarten and School Registration” page, which links to district registration information for Kindergarten and for Grades 1–6.
Location
Pinewood Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Pinewood Elementary
32.99
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 33 - well below the district average of 40, trailing by 7 points.
Literacy: 31
Numeracy: 35
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
57.00
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 57 - well above the district public school average of 46, ahead by 11 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
44.23
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 44 - well below the district public school average of 49, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
80.00
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 80 - well above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 27 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 31, numeracy is 35, and overall is 33.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 14 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 35, while literacy is lowest at 31.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 9 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 19 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 33, student commitment to learning is 57, and college and career readiness is 80.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 80, while Academic Performance is lowest at 33.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 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
77.56
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 69, ahead by 8 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
61.07
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - below the district public school average of 64, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
65.62
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - well below the district public school average of 73, trailing by 8 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, Health is 61 and Work Ethic is 66.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 66, while Health is lowest at 61.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 7 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
36.88
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 37 - well below the district public school average of 65, trailing by 28 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 37.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 13 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
71.00
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well below the district public school average of 78, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
46.25
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 46 - well below the district public school average of 58, trailing by 11 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 71 and Safety is 46.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 71, while Safety is lowest at 46.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 9 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
88.46
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 88 - well above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 28 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 4 trend view. In 2023/2024, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 88.