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Kootenay Orchards Elementary
About
Kootenay Orchards Elementary School is located at 1301 - 20th Ave S, Cranbrook, BC V1C 6N5. The school describes itself as a community of learners with 234 students, 30 teaching and support staff, and many parent and community volunteers. KOES says it strives to offer holistic educational opportunities with a focus on academics, fine arts, physical fitness and well-being, environmental awareness and stewardship, and critical citizenship. The school highlights learning spaces designed to inspire students and teachers to create, collaborate, and imagine.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Southeast Kootenay)
Education language: The school offers Core French for Grade 5 and 6 students. The sources provided do not describe the primary language(s) used to teach the core curriculum and do not mention any immersion/bilingual program or English Language Learner (ELL) supports.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-6
Phone: 250 426-8551
Email: carissa.hart@sd5.bc.ca
Principal: Carissa Hart
Education Languages
The school offers Core French for Grade 5 and 6 students. The sources provided do not describe the primary language(s) used to teach the core curriculum and do not mention any immersion/bilingual program or English Language Learner (ELL) supports.
Programs and Services
Music / Band Kootenay Orchards highlights an extensive Music / Band program. Physical education The school offers daily gym time and physical education. Student support / special education Supports listed include Learning Support Teachers, Educational Assistants for students with an Individual Education Plan, access to a District Elementary Counselor, and access to a Speech Language Pathologist and Speech Language Assistant. The school also lists a full-time Youth Care Worker and a full-time Indigenous Education Support Worker. Library A Teacher Librarian is available every Friday. Athletics and extracurricular sports School spirit and special events The school mentions theme days to promote school spirit, plus school-wide events such as “Arts in the Orchards” and “Mission Impossible Week.”
- Volleyball (district sports)
- Basketball (district sports)
- Track and Field (district sports)
School Culture and Expectations
The school’s Code of Conduct emphasizes respect for self, others, and the environment; thinking before speaking or acting; being caring, considerate, and cooperative; working to do one’s best while allowing others to do their best; and using words to solve problems.
Enrollment
For kindergarten registration, the school directs families to submit a completed registration package (download/print or pick up from the school office) and notes that registrations are reviewed and approved based on School District #5 administrative procedures. Families are invited to contact the school office with questions (koes.mailing@sd5.bc.ca; 250-426-8551).
Location
Kootenay Orchards Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Kootenay Orchards Elementary
32.53
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 8 points.
Literacy: 33
Numeracy: 32
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
62.63
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 63 - well above the district public school average of 46, ahead by 17 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
71.15
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 71 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 21 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
84.62
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 85 - well above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 32 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 33, numeracy is 32, and overall is 33.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 5 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 33, while numeracy is lowest at 32.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy declined by 8 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 63, critical thinking is 71, and college and career readiness is 85.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 85, while Academic Performance is lowest at 33.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved 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
71.40
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - above the province public school average of 68, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
61.90
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - below the district public school average of 64, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
73.79
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - in line with the district public school average of 73, within 1 point.
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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 71, Health is 62, and Work Ethic is 74.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 74, while Health is lowest at 62.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 6 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
49.92
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the district public school average of 65, trailing by 15 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 50.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 4 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
50.00
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 3 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
76.22
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - below the district public school average of 78, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
58.52
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - in line with the district public school average of 58, within 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional safety at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 76 and Safety is 59.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 76, while Safety is lowest at 59.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 12 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
50.00
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the province public school average of 58, trailing by 8 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 50.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 6 points since 2019/2020.