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Devereaux Elementary
About
Devereaux Elementary is a K–7 school in School District 59 (Peace River South) serving families in Dawson Creek, BC. On the school’s website, families can find key school resources such as the Code of Conduct, School Improvement Plan, parent/student handbook, newsletters, and the school calendar.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Peace River South)
Education language: District information describes French Immersion as a program where French is the language of instruction across the curriculum, with English literacy introduced later (typically beginning in Grade 3). French Immersion is offered at École Frank Ross Elementary (not listed as being at Devereaux Elementary). District Learning Services also provides support for English Language Learners (ELL) through assessment and consultation.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 843-7300
Email: hmcinnis@sd59.bc.ca
Principal: Heather McInnis
Education Languages
District information describes French Immersion as a program where French is the language of instruction across the curriculum, with English literacy introduced later (typically beginning in Grade 3). French Immersion is offered at École Frank Ross Elementary (not listed as being at Devereaux Elementary). District Learning Services also provides support for English Language Learners (ELL) through assessment and consultation.
Programs and Services
**Student support / special education (district services)** School District 59’s District Learning Services include counselling (individual and group), speech and language services, school psychology services, family-school liaison support, and itinerant helping teachers (including inclusion support, literacy support, and support for students who are deaf/hard of hearing or visually impaired). The district also provides ELL helping-teacher support through assessment and consultation, and connects with provincial outreach programs (e.g., autism and related disorders, early intervention, and SET-BC). **Primary Project (district initiative)** The district’s Primary Project focuses on literacy, numeracy, inquiry-based learning, and social-emotional learning, supported by evidence-based practices and district helping teachers (including literacy, numeracy, speech and language development, and special needs). **Safe and caring school communities (district program)** The district highlights ERASE as a resource focused on building safe and caring school communities and helping students and families get support and report concerns. **Technology / personal device expectations (school policy)** Devereaux Elementary’s code of conduct update (effective July 1, 2024) states that personal digital devices (including cell phones) are not permitted during the school day, from arrival on school property to departure, with exemptions for specific essential needs (e.g., medical plans or as outlined in an Individual Education Plan). Parents can contact the office to leave important messages for their child during the school day.
School Culture and Expectations
Devereaux Elementary notes that personal digital devices (including cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, and portable video game systems) are not permitted during the school day, from arrival on school property until departure. The school explains this is to reduce distractions, address safety and cyberbullying concerns, and align with district policy; students may be exempted when a device is an essential support for medical needs or as outlined in an Individual Education Plan. Families who want students to have phones for before/after school are asked to keep them turned off in backpacks, and to contact the office for messages during the day.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The district provides a school bus information line (250-782-1061) and a bus garage phone number (250-782-2106), and encourages families to subscribe to bus notifications via email or text. The district notes that bus delays of twenty minutes or more or cancellations will be announced on the bus information line as well as CJDC radio, Peace FM, and Big Country radio.
Enrollment
The Devereaux Elementary website includes a "Kindergarten Registration" item for the 2026–2027 school year.
Location
Site: www.sd59.bc.ca/schools/devereaux-elementary
Phone: 250 843-7300
Address: 11600 7th St, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4R8
Devereaux Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Devereaux Elementary
46.30
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 46 - above the district public school average of 43, ahead by 3 points.
Literacy: 52
Numeracy: 41
Literacy is a clear strength; numeracy is the area with the most room to grow.
58.64
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - above the district public school average of 55, ahead by 3 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 52, numeracy is 41, and overall is 46.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 11 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 52, while numeracy is lowest at 41.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 12 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 9 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 46 and student commitment to learning is 59.
The strongest current area is Student Commitment to Learning at 59, while Academic Performance is lowest at 46.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 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
34.89
Health
Health
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 35 - well below the province public school average of 68, trailing by 33 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
49.03
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 49 - well below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 23 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 2023/2024, Health is 35.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 13 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
93.18
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 93 - well above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 32 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
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 2023/2024, Facilities and Personnel is 93.
Facilities and Personnel shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 7 points since 2021/2022.
School Culture
59.32
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - well below the province public school average of 77, trailing by 18 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
48.30
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - well below the province public school average of 59, trailing by 11 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 59 and Safety is 48.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 59, while Safety is lowest at 48.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 31 points since 2020/2021.
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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