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Penfield Elementary
About
Penfield Elementary is located at 525 Hilchey Rd, Campbell River, BC V9W 1P9. The school’s stated motto/mission is to provide “an environment of mutual respect and support where students are encouraged to reach their intellectual and personal growth potential.”
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 support to access the provincial curriculum and succeed academically. These supports include development of oral language, academic reading and writing, and academic/social vocabulary, and they also aim to support pride in students’ home culture while building understanding of Canadian culture.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 250 923-4251
Email: penfield@sd72.bc.ca
Principal: Jolene Krell
Education Languages
The district provides English Language Learning (ELL) and English Skills Development (ESD) services for students who need additional English language development support to access the provincial curriculum and succeed academically. These supports include development of oral language, academic reading and writing, and academic/social vocabulary, and they also aim to support pride in students’ home culture while building understanding of Canadian culture.
Programs and Services
Fruit and Vegetable Program Penfield Elementary participates in a government-funded fresh fruit and vegetable program to promote healthy choices in schools. Students receive BC-grown produce every two to three weeks, learn where it grows, and are encouraged to try a sample. School Community Garden Penfield staff established the Penfield Community Garden (2022) with grant support and community/parent volunteers. Each classroom participates with its own garden area, connecting students with nature and integrating gardening learning into the school curriculum. Student support / English Language Learning (ELL) & English Skills Development (ESD) Campbell River School District offers ELL and ESD as additional supports during the school year for students who need extra English language development to access the provincial curriculum. The program focuses on oral language, literacy, and vocabulary development, while also supporting cultural pride and understanding.
School Culture and Expectations
Penfield Elementary’s mission emphasizes mutual respect and support, and encouraging students to reach their intellectual and personal growth potential.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Campbell River School District provides courtesy bussing (free of charge) for eligible students who live beyond district 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 (except students living on reserve, who are registered through Indigenous Education). Students scan their bus pass when boarding to support safety and family notifications (e.g., late bus alerts). Students should be at the bus stop at least 5 minutes early, and families are responsible for children’s behaviour and safety at bus stops.
Enrollment
The school website includes a “Register my child” link for student registration.
Location
Site: www.sd72.bc.ca/penfield
Phone: 250 923-4251
Address: 525 Hilchey Rd, Campbell River, BC V9W 1P9
Penfield Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Penfield Elementary
36.95
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 37 - in line with the district public school average of 37, within 0 points.
Literacy: 37
Numeracy: 37
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
64.12
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 64 - well above the district public school average of 46, ahead by 19 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
68.55
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 69 - well above the district public school average of 45, ahead by 24 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
73.39
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 73 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 26 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 37, numeracy is 37, and overall is 37.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 2 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 37, while numeracy is lowest at 37.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 4 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 37, student commitment to learning is 64, critical thinking is 69, and college and career readiness is 73.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 73, while Academic Performance is lowest at 37.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 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
66.13
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - in line with the district public school average of 67, within 1 point.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
63.15
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.
76.51
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - 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 66, Health is 63, and Work Ethic is 77.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 77, while Health is lowest at 63.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 8 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
50.50
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 51 - below the district public school average of 54, trailing by 3 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 51.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
55.56
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 2 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
78.06
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - in line with the district public school average of 78, within 0 points.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
56.03
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - in line with the district public school average of 56, within 0 points.
Students report physical and emotional safety at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 78 and Safety is 56.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 78, while Safety is lowest at 56.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 4 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
58.06
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - in line with the province public school average of 58, within 0 points.
Teachers are rated for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 58.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 2 points since 2020/2021.