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Little Prairie Elementary
About
Little Prairie Elementary is located in Chetwynd, BC (PO Box 1600, Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0). The school describes a warm, welcoming learning environment focused on building 21st-century skills and developing globally aware citizens through collaboration, inquiry-based learning, and leadership. Staff emphasize daily practice of the “Habits of the Heart” and “Habits of the Mind,” and aim to actively engage all learners with authentic learning experiences.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Peace River South)
Education language: The sources provided do not state the language(s) used to teach the core curriculum at Little Prairie Elementary, and do not describe an immersion/bilingual program at this school. District information notes that School District 59 provides English Language Learner (ELL) support through assessment and consultation via district helping teachers.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 788-1924
Email: cmunch@sd59.bc.ca
Principal: Christi Munch
Education Languages
The sources provided do not state the language(s) used to teach the core curriculum at Little Prairie Elementary, and do not describe an immersion/bilingual program at this school. District information notes that School District 59 provides English Language Learner (ELL) support through assessment and consultation via district helping teachers.
Programs and Services
Athletics and extracurricular sports Outdoor Classroom Little Prairie Elementary highlights an outdoor classroom focused on authentic experiences and teaching students about sustainability of food. Outdoor Education The school describes regularly using its surrounding outdoor space and offering outdoor field trips throughout the school year. Literacy (Primary Literacy) The school shares that it takes pride in strong literacy results, with teachers working collaboratively to provide research-based literacy practices so students become competent readers and writers. Student support / special education At the district level, District Learning Services include counselling supports, speech and language services, school psychology services, family-school liaison, inclusion helping teachers, and specialized supports for visual impairments and deaf/hard of hearing. The district also notes ELL support through assessment and consultation.
- Volleyball
- Basketball
School Culture and Expectations
The school emphasizes a warm and welcoming environment and a focus on 21st-century skills. It highlights collaboration, inquiry-based learning, leadership, and the daily practice of the Habits of the Heart and Habits of the Mind. The school also encourages family involvement through regular learning exhibitions where students explain their learning and learning process.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Families can subscribe to bus notifications via email or text through the district’s bus notifications system. The district provides a school bus information line (250-782-1061) and bus garage phone number (250-782-2106). In the Chetwynd area, families are directed to contact Standard Bus at 250-788-2415 for school bus information; delays of 20 minutes or more or cancellations are announced on the bus line and local radio stations (CJDC radio, Peace FM, Big Country radio).
Location
Site: www.sd59.bc.ca/schools/little-prairie-elementary
Phone: 250 788-1924
Address: Po Box 1600, Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0
Little Prairie Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Little Prairie Elementary
43.02
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 43 - above the comparison cohort average of 40, ahead by 3 points.
Literacy: 43
Numeracy: 43
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
62.00
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well above the comparison cohort average of 52, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
82.50
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - well above the comparison cohort average of 53, ahead by 30 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
80.00
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the comparison cohort average of 55, ahead by 25 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 43, numeracy is 43, and overall is 43.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 3 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 43, while literacy is lowest at 43.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 4 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy declined by 2 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 43, student commitment to learning is 62, critical thinking is 82, and college and career readiness is 80.
The strongest current area is Critical Thinking at 82, while Academic Performance is lowest at 43.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 points since 2020-2021.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
59.17
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - well below the province public school average of 70, trailing by 11 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
58.02
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - well below the province public school average of 67, trailing by 9 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
68.12
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well below the province public school average of 75, trailing by 6 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 59, Health is 58, and Work Ethic is 68.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 68, while Health is lowest at 58.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 4 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
80.00
Community Support
Community Support
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 21 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
90.00
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 90 - well above the district public school average of 69, ahead by 21 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
26.92
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 27 - well below the district public school average of 59, trailing by 32 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 90 and Learning Resources is 27.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 90, while Learning Resources is lowest at 27.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 23 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
65.13
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - in line with the province public school average of 66, within 1 point.
Students report an academic orientation broadly similar to comparable schools.
73.38
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - below the province public school average of 78, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
58.48
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - well below the province public school average of 66, trailing by 8 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 73 and Safety is 58.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 73, while Safety is lowest at 58.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 3 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
67.00
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - below the province public school average of 71, trailing by 4 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 2023/2024, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 67.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 3 points since 2020/2021.