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Pinecrest Elementary
About
Pinecrest Elementary is located at 300 South Birch St, Campbell River, BC V9W 2S1. The school shares its motto/mission as valuing participation, lifelong learning, and respect for ourselves, others, and the world.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Campbell River)
Education language: The district provides English Language Learning (ELL) and English Skills Development (ESD) services for students who need additional English language development to access the provincial curriculum and succeed academically. These services focus on oral language, academic reading and writing, vocabulary, and supporting students’ pride in their home culture while building understanding of Canadian culture.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 250 287-8805
Email: pinecrest@sd72.bc.ca
Principal: Tina Gordon
Education Languages
The district provides English Language Learning (ELL) and English Skills Development (ESD) services for students who need additional English language development to access the provincial curriculum and succeed academically. These services focus on oral language, academic reading and writing, vocabulary, and supporting students’ pride in their home culture while building understanding of Canadian culture.
Programs and Services
Student support / language learning (ELL/ESD) Campbell River School District offers English Language Learning (ELL) and English Skills Development (ESD) services to provide academic and social support for students who need additional English language development to access the provincial curriculum and succeed academically.
School Culture and Expectations
Pinecrest Elementary’s stated motto/mission emphasizes participation, lifelong learning, and respect for oneself, others, and the world.
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–Grade 3: more than 4 km; Grades 4–12: more than 4.8 km). Families must apply online for a bus pass each school year for eligible riders, and passes are scanned when boarding to support safety and communications (such as late-bus notifications). Students should arrive at the bus stop at least 5 minutes early, and parents/guardians are responsible for children’s behaviour and safety at bus stops. The district outlines procedures for late/no-show buses, severe weather service impacts, and how to address concerns with routes or service.
Enrollment
The Pinecrest school website links families to online tools including “Register my child.”
Location
Site: www.sd72.bc.ca/pinecrest
Phone: 250 287-8805
Address: 300 South Birch St, Campbell River, BC V9W 2S1
Pinecrest Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Pinecrest Elementary
39.37
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 39 - above the district public school average of 37, ahead by 3 points.
Literacy: 41
Numeracy: 38
Literacy is a relative strength; numeracy has more room to grow.
54.26
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 54 - well above the district public school average of 46, ahead by 9 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
58.33
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 58 - well above the district public school average of 45, ahead by 14 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
66.67
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 67 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 19 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 41, numeracy is 38, and overall is 39.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score was broadly stable.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 41, while numeracy is lowest at 38.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 2 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy was broadly stable 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 39, student commitment to learning is 54, critical thinking is 58, and college and career readiness is 67.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 67, while Academic Performance is lowest at 39.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 23 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
65.74
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - 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.
64.75
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - in line with the district public school average of 65, within 0 points.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
63.19
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well below the district public school average of 77, trailing by 13 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 66, Health is 65, and Work Ethic is 63.
The strongest current area is Civic Engagement at 66, while Work Ethic is lowest at 63.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 19 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
40.97
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 41 - well below the district public school average of 54, trailing by 13 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 41.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 12 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
57.35
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 4 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
70.00
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well below the district public school average of 78, trailing by 8 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
52.08
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - below the district public school average of 56, trailing by 4 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 70 and Safety is 52.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 70, while Safety is lowest at 52.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 21 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
50.00
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the province public school average of 58, trailing by 8 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 50.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 24 points since 2020/2021.