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Crofton Elementary Community School
About
Crofton Elementary Community School is located at 8017 York Ave, Crofton, BC V0R 1R0. The school highlights its Library Learning Commons and says its goal is to inspire students and foster a life-long love of reading.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Cowichan Valley)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-6
Phone: 250 246-3181
Email: jmerrett@sd79.bc.ca
Principal: Jennifer Merrett
Programs and Services
Library / Learning Commons Crofton’s Library Learning Commons focuses on inspiring students and fostering a life-long love of reading. Families can browse the library catalogue and access online resources through the school’s links. Parent involvement / PAC The school has a Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) that serves as a liaison between the school, staff, and school board. The PAC is described as supporting effective and meaningful communication between the school and parents.
Enrollment
The school website includes links for Student Registration, Bus Registration, and a Catchment Locator through the district.
Location
Crofton Elementary Community School Reviews
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Academic Learning of Crofton Elementary Community School
40.66
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 41 - above the district public school average of 36, ahead by 5 points.
Literacy: 35
Numeracy: 47
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
61.14
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 61 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
32.95
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 33 - well below the district public school average of 50, trailing by 17 points.
Students report weaker problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
79.55
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 80 - well above the district public school average of 54, 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 35, numeracy is 47, and overall is 41.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 24 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 47, while literacy is lowest at 35.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 17 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 32 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 41, student commitment to learning is 61, critical thinking is 33, and college and career readiness is 80.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 80, while Critical Thinking is lowest at 33.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 24 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
56.44
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - well below the district public school average of 70, trailing by 13 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
59.58
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well below the district public school average of 67, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
75.71
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - below the district public school average of 78, trailing by 2 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 56, Health is 60, and Work Ethic is 76.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 76, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 56.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
46.73
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 47 - well below the district public school average of 56, trailing by 9 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 47.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 9 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
66.14
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - well below the district public school average of 80, trailing by 14 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
47.16
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 47 - well below the district public school average of 60, trailing by 13 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 66 and Safety is 47.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 66, while Safety is lowest at 47.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 10 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
50.00
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the district public school average of 56, trailing by 6 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 2023/2024, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 50.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2021/2022.