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West Boundary Elementary
About
West Boundary Elementary School (WBES) is located at 4035 S Kettle Valley Rd, Rock Creek, BC V0H 1Y0. The school describes its focus as providing students with exceptional learning experiences and opportunities, while helping students engage and connect with each other and the community. The principal’s welcome emphasizes a commitment to a secure and inclusive environment, building a love of learning, and supporting students to reach their full potential through a culture of support and encouragement.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Boundary)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 446-2724
Email: nick.bond@sd51.bc.ca
Principal: Nick Bond
Programs and Services
StrongStart (early learning) StrongStart is a free, drop-in early learning parent/caregiver participation program for children from birth to school age (not yet eligible for kindergarten). Families have access to activities led by qualified Early Childhood Educators and, at most locations, can also access the school library and gym. Hot lunch ordering WBES uses the Munch a Lunch online system for hot lunch ordering (registration required). Student support / special education The school lists learner support staffing and services, including a Learner Support Teacher, an Indigenous Culture and Student Success Facilitator, a Child & Youth Care (CYC) staff member, a District Assistant Behaviour Analyst, Speech & Language Pathology, and Education Assistants. Transportation (school bus) School District 51 provides school bus transportation and outlines required forms for registering or changing bus service (submitted to the school secretary).
School Culture and Expectations
WBES states it is committed to fostering a secure and inclusive environment for all students, with a goal of making learning enriching and enjoyable while helping students reach their full potential. The principal’s message highlights a culture of support and encouragement and values family involvement (reading together, completing assignments, and communicating with educators). A WBES Code of Conduct is referenced in the school’s resources.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
School District 51 provides school bus transportation and describes buses as a safe mode of travel. To register for busing, families complete a Bus Registration/Change Form and a Transportation Protocols form; requests for new stops also require a Bus Route Amendment form. The district notes that forms are submitted to the school secretary.
Enrollment
WBES posts school registration documents online, including a Student Registration Form, proof-of-residency guidelines/checklists, and related consent/media forms. StrongStart requires a one-time registration; forms are available online or from the StrongStart educator, and families must provide items such as the child’s BC Health Care Card and proof of age/citizenship.
Location
Site: wbes.sd51.bc.ca/
Phone: 250 446-2724
Address: 4035 Kettle Valley Road Southoad S, Rock Creek, BC V0H 1Y0
West Boundary Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of West Boundary Elementary
45.07
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 45 - above the province public school average of 42, ahead by 3 points.
Literacy: 48
Numeracy: 43
Literacy is a relative strength; numeracy has more room to grow.
60.94
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 11 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
48.08
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Showing latest available year: 2021-2022. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - below the province public school average of 52, trailing by 4 points.
Students report weaker problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
93.75
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 94 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 41 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 48, numeracy is 43, and overall is 45.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 12 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 48, while numeracy is lowest at 43.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 10 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 13 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 45, student commitment to learning is 61, and college and career readiness is 94.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 94, while Academic Performance is lowest at 45.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 16 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
64.58
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
61.46
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.
57.81
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - well below the province public school average of 75, trailing by 17 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 65, Health is 61, and Work Ethic is 58.
The strongest current area is Civic Engagement at 65, while Work Ethic is lowest at 58.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 40 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
100.00
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 100 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 36 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
48.56
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 49 - below the province public school average of 52, trailing by 4 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 100.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 26 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
77.34
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - in line with the province public school average of 78, within 1 point.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
67.86
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well below the province public school average of 73, trailing by 5 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 77 and Safety is 68.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 77, while Safety is lowest at 68.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 37 points since 2021/2022.
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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