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¿ELSET Elementary
About
Kelset Elementary is located at 1800 Forest Park Dr, North Saanich, BC V8L 4B8. ḰELSET Elementary School describes itself as “Home of the Orcas!” and begins its site with a territorial acknowledgement, thanking the W̱SÁNEĆ people on whose traditional territory the school community lives, learns, and teaches.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Saanich)
Education language: The district provides English Language Learner (ELL) supports to help students develop English skills for success at school and in the community. ELL support is delivered by trained specialty teachers and may be provided in-class, in small groups, or in a combination of both, with an Annual Instructional Plan (AIP) for qualifying students. The district also offers French Immersion as a bilingual program option in which students receive much of their instruction in French while following the regular English curriculum in structure and content.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 250 655-4648
Email: tharris@saanichschools.ca
Principal: Tassie Harris
Education Languages
The district provides English Language Learner (ELL) supports to help students develop English skills for success at school and in the community. ELL support is delivered by trained specialty teachers and may be provided in-class, in small groups, or in a combination of both, with an Annual Instructional Plan (AIP) for qualifying students. The district also offers French Immersion as a bilingual program option in which students receive much of their instruction in French while following the regular English curriculum in structure and content.
Programs and Services
Counselling School counsellors provide services for students and families to support educational, personal, social, and emotional development. Families are directed to call the school office for more information. Athletics and extracurricular sports - The school offers opportunities for students to participate in a wide variety of extracurricular sports and activities. Student support / special education The district’s Inclusive Education services aim to support every learner to their full potential and promote an inclusive and welcoming learning environment. Families are encouraged to start by speaking with their child’s teacher or school administrator about supports. English Language Learner (ELL) support The district provides ELL supports delivered by trained specialty teachers, with support available in-class and/or in small groups, including assessment and an Annual Instructional Plan (AIP) for qualifying students.
School Culture and Expectations
The school publicly acknowledges the W̱SÁNEĆ people on whose traditional territory the community lives, learns, and teaches. At the district level, Inclusive Education emphasizes belonging, competence, and self-determination, and is guided by Principles of Learning, Principles of Inclusive Schools, and First Peoples Principles of Learning.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The district provides school bus transportation with an annual registration process for K–12 riders. Students are expected to follow the School Bus Riders Code of Conduct (for example, respecting the driver, staying seated while the bus is moving, and loading/unloading in an orderly manner). Registered riders receive a bus pass and are required to scan/tap on and off the bus.
Enrollment
The school posts Kindergarten registration announcements on its website (for example, “Kindergarten Registration for Fall 2026”).
Location
Site: kelset.saanichschools.ca/
Phone: 250 655-4648
Address: 1800 Forest Park Dr, North Saanich, BC V8L 4B8
¿ELSET Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of ¿ELSET Elementary
39.26
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 39 - well below the district average of 46, trailing by 7 points.
Literacy: 38
Numeracy: 41
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
65.25
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 65 - well above the province public school average of 51, ahead by 14 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
68.75
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 69 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 19 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
69.64
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 70 - well above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 17 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: Grade 4. In 2024-2025, literacy is 38, numeracy is 41, and overall is 39.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 18 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 41, while literacy is lowest at 38.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 13 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 22 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 39, student commitment to learning is 65, critical thinking is 69, and college and career readiness is 70.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 70, while Academic Performance is lowest at 39.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 7 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
67.20
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - in line with the province public school average of 68, within 1 point.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
65.55
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - in line with the province public school average of 65, within 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
74.85
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - in line with the province public school average of 74, within 1 point.
Students report effort, persistence, and responsibility at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 67, Health is 66, and Work Ethic is 75.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 75, while Health is lowest at 66.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
49.63
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - below the province public school average of 52, trailing by 3 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 50.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 11 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
60.00
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 7 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
74.76
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - below the province public school average of 77, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
57.91
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - in line with the province public school average of 59, 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 75 and Safety is 58.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 75, while Safety is lowest at 58.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 6 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
47.44
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 47 - well below the province public school average of 58, trailing by 11 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 47.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 27 points since 2019/2020.