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Kay Bingham Elementary
About
Kay Bingham Elementary is located at 950 Southill St, Kamloops, BC V2B 5M2. The school serves grades K–7 and highlights student-friendly supports such as Safe Arrival and regular school-wide activities and programs.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Kamloops-Thompson)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 376-5586
Email: rcaputo@sd73.bc.ca
Principal: Rosie Caputo
Programs and Services
Student wellbeing / conflict resolution Kay Bingham regularly teaches and reminds students to use “Walk Away, Ignore, Talk It Out, or Seek Help” when dealing with peer conflict. The school also uses the WITS Program to teach positive conflict resolution. Indigenous Education The school links families to the district’s Indigenous Education (Aboriginal Education) supports and information. School fees / payments The school offers SchoolCash Online as a secure online payment option for families. School community activities / fundraisers The school notes ongoing activities such as Popcorn Sales and Bannock Sales (with dates posted in the calendar).
School Culture and Expectations
The school’s expectations are organized under “Everyone at Kay Bingham ROCKS,” which stands for Respect, Organization, Cooperation, Kindness, and Safety. The plan describes expected behaviors in different settings (everywhere, inside, and outside), including being prepared and on time, using positive language, keeping hands and feet to oneself, including everyone, showing good sportsmanship, and staying on school grounds.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school’s transportation page directs families to the district’s “Register for Busing” information and the “Find Student Busing” tool.
Enrollment
The school’s registration page directs families to the district’s “Register for School” page. Families can also use the school site’s “Register My Child for School” quick link.
Location
Site: kay-bingham.sd73.bc.ca/en/index.aspx
Phone: 250 376-5586
Address: 950 Southill St, Kamloops, BC V2B 5M2
Kay Bingham Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Kay Bingham Elementary
37.74
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 38 - below the district public school average of 41, trailing by 3 points.
Literacy: 38
Numeracy: 38
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
64.42
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 14 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
67.33
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 16 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
70.78
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 17 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 38, and overall is 38.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 2 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 38, while numeracy is lowest at 38.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 4 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy was broadly stable 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 38, student commitment to learning is 64, critical thinking is 67, and college and career readiness is 71.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 71, while Academic Performance is lowest at 38.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 2 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
71.67
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - above the district public school average of 69, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
67.55
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - in line with the district public school average of 66, within 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
74.27
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - in line with the district public school average of 74, 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 72, Health is 68, and Work Ethic is 74.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 74, while Health is lowest at 68.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
77.50
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 65, ahead by 13 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
92.50
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 92 - well above the district public school average of 67, ahead by 26 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 - below the district public school average of 55, 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 78, Facilities and Personnel is 92, and Learning Resources is 52.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 92, while Learning Resources is lowest at 52.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 2 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
59.72
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 6 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
75.41
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - below the district public school average of 78, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
65.45
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - in line with the district public school average of 65, within 1 point.
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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 75 and Safety is 65.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 75, while Safety is lowest at 65.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
70.88
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the district public school average of 63, ahead by 8 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 71.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 4 points since 2019/2020.