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Nicola Canford Elementary
About
Nicola Canford Elementary is located at 2311 Postell St, Lower Nicola, BC V0K 1Y0. The school’s mission is to create socially, emotionally, and academically literate students and inspire lifelong learning. Its vision emphasizes guiding students (using a variety of strategies) to become thoughtful citizens who respect themselves, others, and property, and who are challenged to “do deep thinking” and be their best. The school also acknowledges it is on the traditional ancestral, unceded territory of the Nɬeʔkepmx Nation and Syilx Nation.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Nicola-Similkameen)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 378-2172
Email: bbergmann@365.sd58.bc.ca
Principal: Burt Bergmann
Programs and Services
Learning resources (digital and library) The school highlights a Learning Resources page with tools and resources such as Epic Reading, RAZ Kids, Starfall, Reflex Math, IXL, Mathletics, Typing Pal, and a School Library, along with references to resources like World Book Kids and National Geographic Kids. Hot lunch program Families are directed to an online hot lunch ordering platform for student hot lunches. Transportation (school bus) The school provides a transportation/school bus information page, and notes that bus route cancellations may occur due to staffing shortages, with families notified (if needed) by approximately 6:30 a.m.
School Culture and Expectations
The Code of Conduct applies to student behaviour to/from school, at school, and at any school function. The school states that racism and discrimination will not be tolerated, and students may not discriminate based on protected grounds (including Indigenous identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, and disability). Expectations emphasize being friendly, caring, and respectful; making sensible choices; setting goals; and encouraging others. The code also includes safety and school routines such as supervised play expectations, a dress code aligned with a safe learning environment and the BC Human Rights Code, and rules for bus line-ups and bike safety (helmets required).
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school references transportation/school bus information and notes that bus route cancellations are possible due to transportation staffing shortages; if a route must be cancelled, families will be messaged by about 6:30 a.m. The Code of Conduct also sets expectations for safe bus line-ups and requires students who bike to wear a helmet and to walk bikes on school grounds.
Location
Nicola Canford Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Nicola Canford Elementary
50.94
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 51 - well above the province public school average of 42, ahead by 9 points.
Literacy: 44
Numeracy: 58
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
62.00
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
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 engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
68.54
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well above the province public school average of 41, ahead by 27 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
75.00
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 23 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 44, numeracy is 58, and overall is 51.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 7 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 58, while literacy is lowest at 44.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 3 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 17 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 51, student commitment to learning is 62, and college and career readiness is 75.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 75, while Academic Performance is lowest at 51.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 9 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
50.00
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the province public school average of 58, trailing by 8 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
61.25
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well below the province public school average of 70, trailing by 9 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
59.82
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well below the province public school average of 67, 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.
63.44
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well below the province public school average of 75, trailing by 11 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 61, Health is 60, and Work Ethic is 63.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 63, while Health is lowest at 60.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 5 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
80.00
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 19 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
85.00
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 85 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 21 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
30.71
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 31 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 22 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 80, Facilities and Personnel is 85, and Learning Resources is 31.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 85, while Learning Resources is lowest at 31.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 37 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
70.00
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - above the province public school average of 66, ahead by 4 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
75.62
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - below the province public school average of 78, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
65.00
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - in line with the province public school average of 66, 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 76 and Safety is 65.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 76, while Safety is lowest at 65.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
60.00
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 12 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 60.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2019/2020.