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Vermilion Forks Elementary
About
Vermilion Forks Elementary (VFE) is located at Po Box 970, Princeton, BC V0X 1W0. The school describes itself as a vibrant Grade 4–7 school in the heart of the Similkameen. VFE emphasizes a community built on Rights, Respect, and Responsibility, and says it provides a safe and cooperative environment for all learners while fostering academic excellence and personal growth.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Nicola-Similkameen)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 4-7
Phone: 250 295-6642
Email: kbatts@365.sd58.bc.ca
Principal: Kelsey Batts
Programs and Services
Hot lunch program VFE offers a pilot Hot Lunch Program (launching September 2025) using the Munchalunch system for ordering, with monthly menus and a focus on nutritious, kid-friendly meals. Student support / attendance Families can use the school website to “Report Absence or Late.”
School Culture and Expectations
VFE says its community is built on the principles of Rights, Respect, and Responsibility. The school emphasizes providing a safe and cooperative environment for all learners and supporting both academic excellence and personal growth.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school website provides Transportation/School Bus Information and Bus Registration. The district notes that, due to a transportation staffing shortage, bus route cancellations may be possible; families would be notified by approximately 6:30 a.m. if a route is cancelled and are encouraged to have alternate arrangements available.
Enrollment
The school website includes a “Registration” page for families.
Location
Vermilion Forks Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Vermilion Forks Elementary
35.51
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 36 - well below the province public school average of 42, trailing by 7 points.
Literacy: 35
Numeracy: 36
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
50.93
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 51 - in line with the province public school average of 50, within 1 point.
Students report engagement, effort, and investment in learning at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
58.48
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 8 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
76.72
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 24 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 35, numeracy is 36, and overall is 36.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 12 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 36, while literacy is lowest at 35.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 13 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy declined by 10 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 36, student commitment to learning is 51, critical thinking is 58, and college and career readiness is 77.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 77, while Academic Performance is lowest at 36.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 14 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
50.00
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the province public school average of 57, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
62.31
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well below the province public school average of 70, trailing by 8 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
58.96
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - well below the province public school average of 67, trailing by 8 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
64.85
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well below the province public school average of 75, trailing by 10 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 62, Health is 59, and Work Ethic is 65.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 65, while Health is lowest at 59.
Artistic and Creative Traits shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
62.07
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - in line with the province public school average of 61, within 1 point.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide support for student learning at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
66.38
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 3 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
49.02
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 49 - below the province public school average of 53, 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, Community Support is 62, Facilities and Personnel is 66, and Learning Resources is 49.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 66, while Learning Resources is lowest at 49.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
52.50
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - well below the province public school average of 66, trailing by 14 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
69.33
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well below the province public school average of 78, trailing by 9 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
60.29
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well below the province public school average of 66, trailing by 6 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 69 and Safety is 60.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 69, while Safety is lowest at 60.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 10 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
48.02
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - well below the province public school average of 65, trailing by 17 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 48.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 23 points since 2019/2020.