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Khowhemun Elementary
About
Khowhemun Elementary is located at 2918 Cliffs Rd, Duncan, BC V9L 1C5. The school highlights its Library Learning Commons and says its goal is to inspire students and foster a life-long love of reading. Families can also find school resources such as the school calendar, school supplies information, and a staff directory on the school website.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Cowichan Valley)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 746-7845
Email: jcalverley@sd79.bc.ca
Principal: Jennifer Calverley
Programs and Services
Learning Commons / Library Khowhemun’s Library Learning Commons aims to inspire students and foster a life-long love of reading, and families can access the library catalogue online. Family involvement (PAC) The school’s PAC invites families to attend monthly meetings as they are able, noting there is no commitment required to participate.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school website links families to district transportation information and bus registration resources.
Enrollment
The school website includes a link to Student Registration, and also links to district tools such as a Catchment Locator.
Location
Khowhemun Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Khowhemun Elementary
21.99
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 22 - well below the district public school average of 36, trailing by 14 points.
Literacy: 24
Numeracy: 20
Literacy is a relative strength; numeracy has more room to grow.
65.14
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 16 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
48.02
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - in line with the district public school average of 49, within 1 point.
Students report problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
86.80
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 87 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 35 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 24, numeracy is 20, and overall is 22.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 18 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 24, while numeracy is lowest at 20.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 17 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 27 points 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 22, student commitment to learning is 65, critical thinking is 48, and college and career readiness is 87.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 87, while Academic Performance is lowest at 22.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 28 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
72.37
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the province public school average of 58, ahead by 14 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
62.75
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well below the district public school average of 70, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
63.93
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - below the district public school average of 67, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
74.30
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - below the district public school average of 77, 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 63, Health is 64, and Work Ethic is 74.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 74, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 63.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 4 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
53.66
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 54 - well below the district public school average of 61, trailing by 7 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide weaker support for student learning than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen community connection and involvement.
75.40
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 64, ahead by 12 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
49.25
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 49 - well below the district public school average of 56, trailing by 7 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 54, Facilities and Personnel is 75, and Learning Resources is 49.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 75, while Learning Resources is lowest at 49.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 13 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
64.28
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 4 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
74.07
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - below the district public school average of 79, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
62.98
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - below the district public school average of 66, trailing by 3 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 74 and Safety is 63.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 74, while Safety is lowest at 63.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 6 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
68.33
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - in line with the district public school average of 68, within 1 point.
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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 68.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 7 points since 2019/2020.