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Ucluelet Elementary
About
Ucluelet Elementary is in Ucluelet, BC (mailing address: PO Box 669, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0). The school is located above the Wild Pacific Ocean and is situated on the traditional territories of the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ First Nation. The school describes an inclusive, cohesive learning environment grounded in 21st-century learning and BC’s Core Curricular Competencies, where students and staff strive to do their very best. Ucluelet Elementary has recently had a seismic upgrade and looks forward to continuing as a community hub where students feel welcome and connected.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Pacific Rim)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 726-7793
Email: cfraser@sd70.bc.ca
Principal: Cameron Fraser
Programs and Services
StrongStart (Early Years) Ucluelet Elementary hosts a StrongStart program as part of the district’s Early Years programming, with a StrongStart Educator supporting inclusive early learning environments for children and families. School transportation (exploratory) The district is exploring before/after school bus transportation for children who attend (or are waitlisted for) licensed school-age care programs operated by non-profit partners on school grounds, to help families access care when local sites are full.
School Culture and Expectations
The school’s mission emphasizes nurturing an inclusive school community with a focus on academic success, engagement, and connection, to encourage diversity, belonging, creativity. The school also posts an updated Code of Conduct document for families to review.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school notes updated signage in school zones and that parking is not available in front of the school zone Monday to Friday to support safe arrival and drop-off. Families are asked not to park in these areas during weekday drop-off and pick-up windows (8:15–8:45 a.m. and 1:30–3:00 p.m.).
Enrollment
The school posts registration guidance noting that schools accept registrations annually starting February 1 and that required documentation includes proof of age and proof of residence (needed to determine grade placement, funding, and catchment area). For Kindergarten, families are asked to register at their neighbourhood catchment school; registration forms are available online or in person, and completed forms can be emailed or dropped off with a birth certificate, Care Card, and proof of address. The district also invites families to complete an “All About Me” form to support a smooth transition into Kindergarten.
Location
Ucluelet Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Ucluelet Elementary
38.60
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 39 - below the province public school average of 42, trailing by 3 points.
Literacy: 38
Numeracy: 39
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
65.41
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 16 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
65.01
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 15 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
82.26
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - 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 38, numeracy is 39, and overall is 39.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 7 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 39, while literacy is lowest at 38.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 5 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 9 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 39, student commitment to learning is 65, critical thinking is 65, and college and career readiness is 82.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 82, while Academic Performance is lowest at 39.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 18 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
67.40
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 2 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
64.23
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - below the province public school average of 67, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
74.30
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - in line with the province public school average of 75, within 0 points.
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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 67, Health is 64, and Work Ethic is 74.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 74, while Health is lowest at 64.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 4 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
64.71
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - below the district public school average of 69, trailing by 4 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide weaker support for student learning than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen community connection and involvement.
76.47
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - above the district public school average of 72, ahead by 4 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
51.73
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - well below the comparison cohort average of 58, trailing by 7 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 65, Facilities and Personnel is 76, and Learning Resources is 52.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 76, while Learning Resources is lowest at 52.
Facilities and Personnel shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 6 points since 2021/2022.
School Culture
74.30
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - below the province public school average of 78, trailing by 4 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
59.22
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - well below the province public school average of 66, trailing by 7 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 74 and Safety is 59.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 74, while Safety is lowest at 59.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 12 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
58.91
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - well below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 13 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 59.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 16 points since 2022/2023.