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Dr. D.A. Perley Elementary
About
Dr. D.A. Perley Elementary School is located in Grand Forks, BC (Po Box 908, Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0). The school describes its focus as providing students with exceptional learning experiences and opportunities, while helping them engage and connect with each other and the community. School administration also emphasizes working together to maintain an emotionally and physically safe environment where everyone feels respected and valued, while upholding high academic and behaviour standards.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Boundary)
Education language: The school offers the standard elementary program and includes “Second Language – French/Russian” for Grades 4–7. The sources do not describe a bilingual/immersion program or English language learning (ELL) services.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 442-2135
Email: shawn.lockhart@sd51.bc.ca
Principal: Shawn Lockhart
Education Languages
The school offers the standard elementary program and includes “Second Language – French/Russian” for Grades 4–7. The sources do not describe a bilingual/immersion program or English language learning (ELL) services.
Programs and Services
**Arts Education (Music/Visual Arts) and Music/Drama** Perley offers Arts Education (Music/Visual Arts) from K–7. The school also provides 100 minutes of music/drama instruction each week in a dedicated music room where students sing, dance, act, and play instruments. **Indigenous Education Centre** The Indigenous Education Centre is described as a welcoming space for students to explore Indigenous culture through presentations, crafts, and cooking. The centre is also used for an after-school tutoring program and some community groups. **Library** The library is a central part of the school program, supporting book sign-out, research projects, stories, and learning conversations with the teacher-librarian. **Student support / special education** Perley describes an inclusive and supportive learning environment supported by a Learning Support team, along with a sensory room intended as a calm, safe space for students to regulate, explore, and learn. Staff listed for the school also include an elementary school counsellor, speech pathologist, child and youth counsellors, and special education staff. **Physical activity and extracurricular sports** **Swimming and ski/board opportunities** In spring, the school offers six swim lessons for all students at the local pool. Intermediate students participate in a downhill ski/board program at Phoenix Ski Hill. **Breakfast program** The school offers a breakfast program (e.g., toast, fruit, cheese, smoothies, yogurt) for students who may be hungry in the morning, supported through grants and parent volunteers. **StrongStart** Perley provides a StrongStart program and shares StrongStart information and registration forms.
- Soccer (extra-curricular)
- Basketball (extra-curricular)
- Volleyball (extra-curricular)
- Track and field (the school hosts the District Track Meet)
School Culture and Expectations
The school states a commitment to an emotionally and physically safe environment where everyone feels respected and valued, alongside high academic and behaviour standards. The school also notes it is a “Peanut AWARE” school and asks families to refrain from sending nut products.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
School District 51 provides school bus transportation and describes buses as a safe mode of transportation. To register a student for busing, families are directed to complete the Bus Registration/Change Form and the Transportation Protocols Form; forms are submitted to the school secretary. The district also provides processes for changing to an existing stop or requesting a new stop.
Enrollment
The school directs families to register by dropping by the school office to fill out/pick up registration forms. It states that families will need the child’s Birth Certificate and Care Card to complete the registration process. The website also posts student registration and consent forms (including proof of residency) under Important Documents.
Location
Dr. D.A. Perley Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Dr. D.A. Perley Elementary
37.33
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 37 - below the province public school average of 42, trailing by 5 points.
Literacy: 37
Numeracy: 37
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
57.30
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
61.89
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 12 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
79.56
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the province public school average of 52, 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: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2024-2025, literacy is 37, numeracy is 37, and overall is 37.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score was broadly stable.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 37, while literacy is lowest at 37.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 3 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 37, student commitment to learning is 57, critical thinking is 62, and college and career readiness is 80.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 80, while Academic Performance is lowest at 37.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 6 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
48.21
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - well below the province public school average of 58, trailing by 10 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
67.02
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - below the province public school average of 70, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
62.01
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - below the province public school average of 67, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
67.50
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - well below the province public school average of 75, trailing by 7 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 67, Health is 62, and Work Ethic is 67.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 67, while Health is lowest at 62.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 3 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
69.44
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 8 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
72.22
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 8 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
46.44
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 46 - 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 69, Facilities and Personnel is 72, and Learning Resources is 46.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 72, while Learning Resources is lowest at 46.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 23 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
60.94
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well below the province public school average of 66, trailing by 5 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
72.76
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well below the province public school average of 78, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
59.36
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - well below the province public school average of 66, 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 73 and Safety is 59.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 73, while Safety is lowest at 59.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 5 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
61.11
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 10 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 61.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 2 points since 2019/2020.