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Chemainus Elementary Community School
About
Chemainus Elementary Community School is located at 3172 Garner St, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K2. The school website highlights school resources for families such as the Learning Commons (Library Learning Commons) and provides quick links for items like the code of conduct, school calendar, bus registration, and student registration.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Cowichan Valley)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-6
Phone: 250 246-3522
Email: ibradley@sd79.bc.ca
Principal: Brenda Lee
Programs and Services
Learning Commons (Library) The school shares a Learning Commons for Chemainus and Thetis Island, with a stated goal to “inspire students and foster a life-long love of reading.” Families can browse the library catalogue online. After-school programming The school website includes an “After School Programming” section (details are not provided in the supplied text).
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school website links families to district Transportation information and includes a “Bus Registration” resource link, but no school-specific drop-off/pick-up or parking details are provided in the supplied text.
Enrollment
The school website includes a “Student Registration” link for families (no additional enrollment steps are provided in the supplied text).
Location
Chemainus Elementary Community School Reviews
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Academic Learning of Chemainus Elementary Community School
43.73
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 44 - well above the district public school average of 36, ahead by 8 points.
Literacy: 44
Numeracy: 44
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
69.55
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 70 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 19 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
67.90
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 68 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 18 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
69.44
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 69 - well above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 16 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 44, numeracy is 44, and overall is 44.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 36 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 44, while numeracy is lowest at 44.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 32 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 41 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 44, student commitment to learning is 70, critical thinking is 68, and college and career readiness is 69.
The strongest current area is Student Commitment to Learning at 70, while Academic Performance is lowest at 44.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 25 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
71.43
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - above the district public school average of 70, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
70.23
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.
75.77
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 71, Health is 70, and Work Ethic is 76.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 76, while Health is lowest at 70.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
49.38
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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 49.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 3 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
70.27
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 14 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
80.36
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - in line with the district public school average of 80, within 0 points.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
61.11
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - in line with the district public school average of 60, 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 80 and Safety is 61.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 80, while Safety is lowest at 61.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 20 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
69.14
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well above the district public school average of 58, ahead by 11 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 69.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2019/2020.