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Ocean Grove Elementary
About
Ocean Grove Elementary is located at 3773 Mclelan, Campbell River, BC V9H 1K2. The school’s stated motto/mission is: “Providing excellence in education and fostering lifelong learning through a collaborative and caring environment.”
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Campbell River)
Education language: District information notes that Campbell River School District provides English Language Learning (ELL) and English Skills Development (ESD) services to support students who need additional English development in order to access the provincial curriculum and succeed academically.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 250 923-4266
Email: oceangrove@sd72.bc.ca
Principal: Louise Panziera
Education Languages
District information notes that Campbell River School District provides English Language Learning (ELL) and English Skills Development (ESD) services to support students who need additional English development in order to access the provincial curriculum and succeed academically.
Programs and Services
Fresh fruit and vegetable program Ocean Grove Elementary participates in a government-funded fresh fruit and vegetable program to promote healthy choices in schools. Every two to three weeks, students receive “grown in BC” food, learn about it, and are encouraged to try a sample. School community garden / outdoor learning The school has a school community garden and outdoor educational space established in 2019. Each classroom has its own garden plot, and garden learning is connected to curriculum areas such as science, math, art, and health; surplus harvest is used by classrooms for cooking projects. Student support / English language support (ELL/ESD) The district provides ELL and ESD as additional services for academic and social support throughout the school year for students who need extra English language development. Supports include oral language, reading/writing, vocabulary development, and affirming students’ home cultures while building understanding of Canadian culture.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Campbell River School District provides courtesy bussing (free of charge) for students who live beyond walking limits to their nearest public school (K–Grade 3: more than 4 km; Grades 4–12: more than 4.8 km). Eligible riders (and students requiring accessible/special needs transportation) must apply online for a bus pass each school year; bus passes are scanned when boarding to support communications such as late-bus notifications. Students should be at the stop at least 5 minutes early, and families are responsible for children’s behaviour and safety at bus stops.
Enrollment
The Ocean Grove Elementary website includes a “Register my child” link for families to begin registration.
Location
Site: www.sd72.bc.ca/oceangrove
Phone: 250 923-4266
Address: 3773 Mclelan, Campbell River, BC V9H 1K2
Ocean Grove Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Ocean Grove Elementary
43.17
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 43 - well above the district public school average of 37, ahead by 6 points.
Literacy: 44
Numeracy: 43
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
75.57
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 46, ahead by 30 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
77.33
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 77 - well above the district public school average of 45, ahead by 33 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
80.62
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 81 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 33 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 44, numeracy is 43, and overall is 43.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score was broadly stable.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 44, while numeracy is lowest at 43.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 6 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 7 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 43, student commitment to learning is 76, critical thinking is 77, and college and career readiness is 81.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 81, while Academic Performance is lowest at 43.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 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
77.42
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the district public school average of 67, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
72.14
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the district public school average of 65, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
83.93
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - well above the district public school average of 77, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting productive day-to-day learning habits.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 77, Health is 72, and Work Ethic is 84.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 84, while Health is lowest at 72.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 16 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
49.91
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, improved by 6 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
85.62
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 86 - well above the district public school average of 78, ahead by 8 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
66.93
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 11 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 86 and Safety is 67.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 86, while Safety is lowest at 67.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
64.21
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well above the province public school average of 58, ahead by 6 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 64.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2020/2021.