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Fernwood Elementary
About
Fernwood Elementary is located at 112 Rainbow Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2K3. The school site shares a territorial acknowledgement, recognizing that students “live and learn on the shared, traditional, unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples, specifically the Hul'qumi'num and SENCOTEN speaking peoples.”
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Gulf Islands)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 537-9332
Email: mmullen@sd64.org
Principal: Shelly Johson
School Culture and Expectations
Fernwood Elementary posts a Code of Conduct (with a downloadable “Fernwood Code of Conduct 2025” document) and notes that it has been “newly updated.” The school also states a territorial acknowledgement recognizing the unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples, specifically the Hul'qumi'num and SENCOTEN speaking peoples.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Fernwood families can register for school bus service annually (May 1 to May 31) for the upcoming year; registrations after May 31 are accepted but riders are registered as “courtesy riders.” Students are expected to ride the specific bus they are registered for and disembark at their registered stop unless prior approval is provided (as described by the district transportation FAQ). On buses, students are expected to behave respectfully and safely (stay seated, use low voices, keep hands/objects inside, follow the driver’s instructions); disruptive behavior, bullying, and vandalism are prohibited, and the school Code of Conduct applies while on district transportation. The school posts transportation updates such as route detours/stop changes (e.g., Bus 5 detouring via Sunset Dr → Channel Ridge Drive due to a Broadwell Rd closure) and notes that inclement-weather transportation notices are posted on the district homepage, school websites, and the app.
Location
Site: www.sd64.bc.ca/fernwood-elementary
Phone: 250 537-9332
Address: 112 Rainbow Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2K3
Fernwood Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Fernwood Elementary
46.03
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 46 - above the province public school average of 42, ahead by 4 points.
Literacy: 47
Numeracy: 45
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
61.12
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 11 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
59.77
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
77.05
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the province public school average of 52, 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 47, numeracy is 45, and overall is 46.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 3 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 47, while numeracy is lowest at 45.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 7 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy was broadly stable 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, student commitment to learning is 61, critical thinking is 60, and college and career readiness is 77.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 77, while Academic Performance is lowest at 46.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 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
66.81
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - below the province public school average of 70, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
62.92
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - below the province public school average of 67, trailing by 4 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
70.91
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - below the province public school average of 75, trailing by 4 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 67, Health is 63, and Work Ethic is 71.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 71, while Health is lowest at 63.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 6 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
75.00
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 14 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
68.27
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 4 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
47.88
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 5 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 75, Facilities and Personnel is 68, and Learning Resources is 48.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 75, while Learning Resources is lowest at 48.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2022/2023.
School Culture
64.39
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well above the province public school average of 54, ahead by 10 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
68.06
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well below the province public school average of 78, trailing by 10 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
58.04
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 68 and Safety is 58.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 68, while Safety is lowest at 58.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 12 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
67.31
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - below the province public school average of 72, 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 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 67.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 points since 2019/2020.