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Christina Lake Elementary
About
Christina Lake Elementary (CLES) is located at Po Box 240, Christina Lake, BC V0H 1E0. 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 leadership emphasizes creating and maintaining an emotionally and physically safe environment where everyone feels respected and valued, while supporting high academic and behaviour standards.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Boundary)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 447-9423
Email: shawn.lockhart@sd51.bc.ca
Principal: Shawn Lockhart
Programs and Services
**Early learning (StrongStart / family outreach)** CLES offers a Strong Start Outreach Centre through the CL Family Centre (at CLES) and provides a StrongStart registration form for families. **Student clubs and enrichment** The school lists several clubs, including First Lego League (FLL) LEGO League, Chess, Drama, and Crib & Puzzle. **Food / nutrition support** CLES lists a Breakfast program and a Munch A Lunch program (lunch ordering). **Student support / special education** School District 51 describes a collaborative “School Based Team” process for identifying and supporting students who require special education services, including developing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) with families. The district also lists specialized supports such as Behaviour Specialist Service and Elementary School Counselling Service (among other services).
School Culture and Expectations
CLES leadership states the school’s purpose is to work together to create and maintain an emotionally and physically safe environment where everyone feels respected and valued. The school also emphasizes building students’ skills, attitudes, and knowledge to become successful, responsible citizens who enrich society and their global environment, while upholding high academic and behaviour standards. The CLES website also links to a school Code of Conduct document (details not included in the provided text).
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
CLES directs families to “Bus Information” for registration, routes, and transportation protocols, and notes that all families must complete a protocols form for their children to ride the bus (forms are returned to the school office). District transportation information explains how to register for busing (complete a Bus Registration/Change Form and a Transportation Protocols Form) and notes that forms are submitted to the school secretary.
Enrollment
CLES states it is accepting registrations for the 2026/2027 school year and that registration forms are available on the site. The school asks families to include a copy of the child’s birth certificate and BC medical services card when registering, and invites families to contact the school office with questions.
Location
Christina Lake Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Christina Lake Elementary
57.05
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 57 - well above the province public school average of 42, ahead by 15 points.
Literacy: 57
Numeracy: 57
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
70.67
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the province public school average of 49, ahead by 22 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
78.57
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
Showing latest available year: 2021-2022. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - well above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 25 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 57, numeracy is 57, and overall is 57.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 6 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 57, while literacy is lowest at 57.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 2 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 11 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 57 and student commitment to learning is 71.
The strongest current area is Student Commitment to Learning at 71, while Academic Performance is lowest at 57.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 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
62.82
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - 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.
61.32
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well below the province public school average of 69, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
59.62
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well below the province public school average of 75, trailing by 15 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 63, Health is 61, and Work Ethic is 60.
The strongest current area is Civic Engagement at 63, while Work Ethic is lowest at 60.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 37 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
94.23
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 94 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 30 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
11.81
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 12 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 41 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 94 and Learning Resources is 12.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 94, while Learning Resources is lowest at 12.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 19 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
71.59
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the province public school average of 66, ahead by 5 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
87.26
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 87 - well above the province public school average of 78, ahead by 9 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
74.45
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - in line with the province public school average of 73, 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 87 and Safety is 74.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 87, while Safety is lowest at 74.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 30 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
62.82
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 9 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 63.