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Greenwood Elementary
About
Greenwood Elementary School (GES) is in Greenwood, British Columbia (Po Box 219, Greenwood, BC V0H 1J0). The school describes its focus as providing “exceptional learning experiences and opportunities” while helping students connect with each other and their community. The principal’s message highlights GES as a “Wild School,” emphasizing outdoor, land-based learning that builds curiosity, wellness, belonging, and environmental stewardship through learning connected to the Boundary region’s local environment.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Boundary)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 445-6616
Email: ges@sd51.bc.ca
Principal: Angela Bragg
Programs and Services
Early learning (StrongStart) StrongStart is offered for children from birth to age 5 and their parent/caregiver, in an early learning centre inside the school. The program is play-based and includes activities such as gym, library, snack, circle time with stories/songs, and free play with learning materials. Food programs The school references hot lunch, a breakfast program, and snack tray preparation (including volunteer support for these activities). Athletics and extracurricular sports - After-school sports programs (specific sports not listed) Arts / enrichment The school references after-school arts programs and also notes “sports and arts programs” as areas supported by volunteers. Student support / special education (district) School District 51 describes a collaborative, consultation-based approach to student support through School Based Teams and district consultants, including development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) when needed. The district also lists specialized services such as behaviour specialist service and elementary school counselling service (among others).
School Culture and Expectations
GES highlights belonging and connection—both with peers/community and with the land—through its “Wild School” outdoor learning approach. The principal’s message emphasizes curiosity, wellness, environmental literacy, and stewardship as key values. The school also provides a GES Code of Conduct and a Caregiver’s Handbook as guiding documents for expectations.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school directs families to School District 51 transportation information for busing forms and schedules. The district transportation page explains how to register for busing (including required forms) and notes that forms are submitted to the school secretary. GES also posts notices reminding bus families to check updated routes/times on the district website and references a bus card program for scanning on/off the bus.
Enrollment
Kindergarten registration is open; families are instructed to register by dropping by their neighborhood school during school hours. The school asks families to bring a child’s birth certificate and proof of residency and provides registration forms. For StrongStart, families register with the school secretary and are asked to bring the child’s birth certificate and medical services card along with required forms.
Location
Greenwood Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Greenwood Elementary
33.57
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 34 - well below the province public school average of 42, trailing by 9 points.
Literacy: 29
Numeracy: 38
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
60.00
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well above the province public school average of 51, ahead by 9 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
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 29, numeracy is 38, and overall is 34.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 2 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 38, while literacy is lowest at 29.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 5 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 34 and student commitment to learning is 60.
The strongest current area is Student Commitment to Learning at 60, while Academic Performance is lowest at 34.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 2 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
24.55
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 25 - well below the province public school average of 65, trailing by 40 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
75.78
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - in line with the province public school average of 74, 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Health is 25 and Work Ethic is 76.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 76, while Health is lowest at 25.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 20 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
35.94
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 36 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 17 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, Learning Resources is 36.
School Culture
61.88
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well below the province public school average of 77, trailing by 16 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
46.88
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 47 - well below the province public school average of 59, trailing by 12 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 62 and Safety is 47.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 62, while Safety is lowest at 47.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
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Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
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Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
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