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Drinkwater Elementary
About
Drinkwater Elementary is located at 6236 Lane Rd, Duncan, BC V9L 4E1. The school highlights its Library Learning Commons and says its goal is to inspire students and foster a life-long love of reading. The website also shares ways families can connect through the Parent Advisory Council (PAC).
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Cowichan Valley)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 748-9232
Email: bstevenson@sd79.bc.ca
Principal: Brenda Stevenson
Programs and Services
Library Learning Commons Drinkwater’s Library Learning Commons aims to “inspire students and foster a life-long love of reading,” and families can access the library catalogue and online resources. Parent Advisory Council (PAC) The school has a PAC, with meetings generally held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the library; babysitting is provided by leadership students. Transportation (district service) The school site links families to district transportation information, including bus registration, transportation registration, and winter weather information pages.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school website links to district transportation resources, including Transportation, Bus Registration, and Winter Weather Information. Specific on-site drop-off/pick-up or parking details were not included in the provided sources.
Enrollment
The school website includes a link for Student Registration, and the district site includes Kindergarten Registration and Student Registration links.
Location
Drinkwater Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Drinkwater Elementary
35.19
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 35 - in line with the district public school average of 36, within 1 point.
Literacy: 36
Numeracy: 34
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
64.61
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 15 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
68.04
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 19 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
82.95
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 31 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 36, numeracy is 34, and overall is 35.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score was broadly stable.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 36, while numeracy is lowest at 34.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 4 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 6 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 35, student commitment to learning is 65, critical thinking is 68, and college and career readiness is 83.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 83, while Academic Performance is lowest at 35.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 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
59.72
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - in line with the district public school average of 58, within 1 point.
Students report creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
72.66
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - above the district public school average of 70, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
70.33
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - above the district public school average of 67, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
80.50
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - above the district public school average of 77, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting productive day-to-day learning habits.
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 73, Health is 70, and Work Ethic is 80.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 80, while Health is lowest at 70.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
72.67
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 12 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
84.59
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 85 - well above the district public school average of 64, ahead by 21 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
51.26
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 51 - below the district public school average of 56, trailing by 5 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 73, Facilities and Personnel is 85, and Learning Resources is 51.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 85, while Learning Resources is lowest at 51.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 18 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
56.47
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - below the district public school average of 60, trailing by 4 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
81.10
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - above the district public school average of 79, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
71.75
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the district public school average of 66, ahead by 6 points.
Students report a stronger sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, suggesting the school environment feels more secure and supportive.
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 81 and Safety is 72.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 81, while Safety is lowest at 72.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
67.96
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well above the district public school average of 63, ahead by 5 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 68.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 5 points since 2019/2020.