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C.M. Finch Elementary
About
C.M. Finch Elementary is located at 10904 106 St, Fort St John, BC V1J 4G3. It is a K–6 school in School District #60 (Peace River North) and describes itself as the “home of the Falcons.” The school emphasizes inclusion of students with special needs and active learning, supported by a Parent Advisory Council and parent community. The school motto shared on its website is “Respect + Responsibility = Happiness.”
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Peace River North)
Education language: The sources do not state the language(s) used for core instruction at C.M. Finch Elementary. School District 60 offers a French Immersion program where French is the language of instruction across the curriculum, but the listed French Immersion schools do not include C.M. Finch Elementary.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-6
Phone: 250 785-8580
Email: cmfinch@prn.bc.ca
Principal: Troy Lang
Education Languages
The sources do not state the language(s) used for core instruction at C.M. Finch Elementary. School District 60 offers a French Immersion program where French is the language of instruction across the curriculum, but the listed French Immersion schools do not include C.M. Finch Elementary.
Programs and Services
Student support / special education CM Finch Elementary reports a commitment to inclusion of students with special needs. The school has more than 15 educational assistants, a resource room for elementary students with special needs, an Aboriginal support worker, and part-time reading recovery and librarian support. The school also receives itinerant supports in physiotherapy, hearing, and vision. Family involvement (PAC) The school has an active Parent Advisory Council (PAC) that meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 7pm, and the school notes a supportive parent community.
School Culture and Expectations
CM Finch Elementary highlights its motto, “Respect + Responsibility = Happiness,” and describes a focus on social responsibility skills. The school also identifies active learning and inclusion of students with special needs as key themes. A school-specific code of conduct page is listed but currently says “Coming soon…”.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
School District 60 notes that schools remain open even when buses do not run, and bus cancellations may occur route-by-route for safety. Families are to be contacted if their route is cancelled, and parents decide whether their child will attend during inclement weather. The district also provides a school bus passenger code of conduct and indicates transportation registration is moving toward an online process (with a bus registration link “to come”).
Enrollment
The CM Finch website lists “Kindergarten Registration for September 2026” as a news item, but the provided sources do not include enrollment steps or instructions.
Location
C.M. Finch Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of C.M. Finch Elementary
44.48
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 44 - above the district public school average of 43, ahead by 2 points.
Literacy: 43
Numeracy: 46
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
64.47
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 13 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
70.70
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 21 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
83.59
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - well above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 30 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 46, and overall is 44.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 8 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 46, while literacy is lowest at 43.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 13 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 44, student commitment to learning is 64, critical thinking is 71, and college and career readiness is 84.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 84, while Academic Performance is lowest at 44.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 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
71.61
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - above the district public school average of 67, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
64.78
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - above the district public school average of 60, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
78.81
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - well above the district public school average of 69, ahead by 9 points.
Students report stronger effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting productive day-to-day learning habits.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 72, Health is 65, and Work Ethic is 79.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 79, while Health is lowest at 65.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 16 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
47.36
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 47 - in line with the district public school average of 49, within 1 point.
Instructional resources are rated at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 47.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 7 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
57.14
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 4 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
79.84
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the district public school average of 70, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
58.05
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 2 points.
Students report a stronger sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, suggesting the school environment feels more secure and supportive.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 80 and Safety is 58.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 80, while Safety is lowest at 58.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
51.61
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - well below the province public school average of 58, trailing by 6 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 52.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 3 points since 2020/2021.