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Fulford Community Elementary
About
Fulford Community Elementary is located at 112 Rainbow Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Y9, near Fulford Harbour on the southern tip of Salt Spring Island. The school serves students from Kindergarten to Grade 7 and describes itself as a close-knit community where every adult knows and cares for each student. Fulford Elementary highlights a positive school atmosphere and a focus on academic excellence alongside social-emotional well-being, curiosity, creativity, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship. The school also states a commitment to integrating First Peoples principles of learning and culture into its programs.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Gulf Islands)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 653-9223
Email: fulford@sd64.org
Principal: Kaz Lundgren
Programs and Services
**Student transportation (busing)** Fulford provides school bus service with annual registration required. The school emphasizes safe, respectful bus behavior and notes that the school code of conduct applies while students are on district-provided transportation. **Transportation support and eligibility** The district transportation system is intended to provide safe, economical transportation, with eligibility/assistance determined by district criteria (including distance from school and safety considerations). The district also notes that transportation assistance is not provided for ferry travel (student ferry travel is provided free of charge by the ferry service).
School Culture and Expectations
Fulford Elementary’s code of conduct focuses on maintaining a safe, caring, and orderly environment for purposeful learning while teaching social responsibility and self-management. The school’s three guiding principles are: Care for Self, Care for Others, and Care for the Environment. The code emphasizes respectful, inclusive behavior, reporting bullying/harassment to a “tellable” adult, and peaceful conflict resolution; it prohibits bullying (including cyberbullying), threats, violence, weapons, theft, and illegal substances. The school notes that responses to behavior aim to be consistent and fair, and wherever possible, preventative and restorative; additional consideration may apply for students with special needs. Personal digital device use at school is restricted (with exceptions for accessibility/accommodation, medical/health needs, or equity to support learning outcomes).
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Bus registrations are open annually (the Fulford transportation page notes a May 1–May 31 registration window for the 2024/25 year, with later registrations treated as courtesy riders). Students are expected to follow bus safety and behavior rules (remain seated, use a low voice, keep hands/objects inside the bus, and follow driver instructions); disruptive behavior, bullying, and vandalism are prohibited, and the school code of conduct applies on district transportation. The district advises students to arrive at their bus stop at least five minutes before the scheduled arrival time, and requires that Kindergarten–Grade 1 students be met by a parent/guardian or older sibling at their drop-off stop. During severe weather, transportation changes/cancellations are posted on the district homepage and affected school websites; routes may be limited to main roads only.
Enrollment
The school website indicates that registration is open and highlights “It’s Time to Register for Kindergarten.”
Location
Site: www.sd64.bc.ca/fulford
Phone: 250 653-9223
Address: 112 Rainbow Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Y9
Fulford Community Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Fulford Community Elementary
38.38
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 38 - below the province public school average of 42, trailing by 4 points.
Literacy: 41
Numeracy: 35
Literacy is a relative strength; numeracy has more room to grow.
56.54
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
41.35
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 41 - well below the province public school average of 50, trailing by 9 points.
Students report weaker problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
82.69
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the province public school average of 52, 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 41, numeracy is 35, and overall is 38.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 16 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 41, while numeracy is lowest at 35.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 15 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy declined by 18 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 38, student commitment to learning is 57, critical thinking is 41, and college and career readiness is 83.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 83, while Academic Performance is lowest at 38.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 29 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
63.70
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well below the province public school average of 70, trailing by 6 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
47.44
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 47 - well below the province public school average of 67, trailing by 19 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
52.01
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - well below the province public school average of 75, 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 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 64, Health is 47, and Work Ethic is 52.
The strongest current area is Civic Engagement at 64, while Health is lowest at 47.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 25 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
86.76
Community Support
Community Support
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 87 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 26 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
77.94
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the province public school average of 63, ahead by 15 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
25.70
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 26 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 27 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, Learning Resources is 26.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 14 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
27.16
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 27 - well below the province public school average of 78, trailing by 51 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
36.95
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 37 - well below the province public school average of 66, trailing by 29 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 27 and Safety is 37.
The strongest current area is Safety at 37, while Relationships is lowest at 27.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 58 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
66.18
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - below the province public school average of 71, trailing by 5 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 66.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2022/2023.