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Ripple Rock Elementary
About
Ripple Rock Elementary is located at 2001 Cheviot Rd, Campbell River, BC V9H 1R4. The school describes its motto/mission as “a caring and respectful community that values communication, celebrates diversity and builds nurturing relationships.”
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Campbell River)
Education language: The district provides English Language Learning (ELL) and English Skills Development (ESD) services to support students who need additional English language development to access the BC curriculum and succeed academically. Ripple Rock Elementary also houses a district Kʷak̓ʷala & Lik̓ʷala bilingual K-5 program aimed at developing Kʷak̓ʷala and Lik̓ʷala bilingual speakers.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 250 850-2035
Email: ripplerock@sd72.bc.ca
Principal: Andrea Ritchie
Education Languages
The district provides English Language Learning (ELL) and English Skills Development (ESD) services to support students who need additional English language development to access the BC curriculum and succeed academically. Ripple Rock Elementary also houses a district Kʷak̓ʷala & Lik̓ʷala bilingual K-5 program aimed at developing Kʷak̓ʷala and Lik̓ʷala bilingual speakers.
Programs and Services
**Kʷak̓ʷala & Lik̓ʷala Bilingual K-5 (district program)** Ripple Rock Elementary houses the district’s early Kʷak̓ʷala & Lik̓ʷala bilingual K-5 program, aimed at developing Kʷak̓ʷala and Lik̓ʷala bilingual speakers. **English Language Learning (ELL) / English Skills Development (ESD)** Campbell River School District offers ELL/ESD services to provide academic and social support for students who need additional English language development. The program focuses on oral language, academic reading/writing, vocabulary development, and supporting pride in students’ home culture while building understanding of Canadian culture.
School Culture and Expectations
Ripple Rock Elementary’s stated motto/mission emphasizes being a caring and respectful community that values communication, celebrates diversity, and builds nurturing relationships.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The district provides courtesy bussing (free of charge) for eligible students who live beyond walking limits to their nearest public school (K–3: more than 4 km; Grades 4–12: more than 4.8 km), as well as for students living on reserve or needing accessible transportation. Families who need bus service must apply online for a bus pass each school year (students living on reserve do not apply online). Students scan their bus pass when boarding; families should also have an alternate plan if a bus is late or does not arrive.
Enrollment
Families can use the district link “Register my child” (online registration) from the school website.
Location
Site: www.sd72.bc.ca/ripplerock
Phone: 250 850-2035
Address: 2001 Cheviot Rd, Campbell River, BC V9H 1R4
Ripple Rock Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Ripple Rock Elementary
32.58
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 33 - below the district public school average of 37, trailing by 4 points.
Literacy: 31
Numeracy: 34
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
68.18
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 68 - well above the district public school average of 46, ahead by 23 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
65.59
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 66 - well above the district public school average of 45, ahead by 21 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
74.56
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 27 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 31, numeracy is 34, and overall is 33.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 9 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 34, while literacy is lowest at 31.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 15 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy declined by 3 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 33, student commitment to learning is 68, critical thinking is 66, and college and career readiness is 75.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 75, while Academic Performance is lowest at 33.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 14 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
65.30
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - below the district public school average of 67, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
63.22
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - below the district public school average of 65, 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.
76.28
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - in line with the district public school average of 77, 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 65, Health is 63, and Work Ethic is 76.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 76, while Health is lowest at 63.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 5 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
50.21
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - below the district public school average of 54, trailing by 4 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 4 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
56.25
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 3 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
79.82
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - above the district public school average of 78, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
63.03
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 7 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 63.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 80, while Safety is lowest at 63.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 6 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
63.00
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well above the province public school average of 58, ahead by 5 points.
Teachers are rated more positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting a relative strength.
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 63.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2019/2020.