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Brent Kennedy Elementary
About
Brent Kennedy Elementary is located in Crescent Valley, BC (Po Box 40, Crescent Valley, BC V0G 1H0). The school emphasizes a joyful, safe, and caring learning environment where every child feels happy, cared for, and successful. Brent Kennedy highlights core values of respect (for self, others, and the environment) and a commitment to ensuring students feel seen, heard, and valued. The school also focuses on emotional safety and a sense of belonging so students can take academic risks, build relationships, and develop resilience.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Kootenay Lake)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-6
Phone: 250 359-7292
Email: danielle.klassen@sd8.bc.ca
Principal: Danielle Klassen
Programs and Services
StrongStart (early learning) StrongStart is a free early learning program for children ages 0–5 and their parents/caregivers, offering activities such as gym time, free play, circle time (songs and stories), crafts, and snack/tea/coffee. Families can register online or speak with the facilitator on arrival. Student safety / anonymous reporting The school links to ERASE, an anonymous reporting tool for students. Student transportation (district busing) The school site provides a bus schedule and directs families to sign up for SafeArrival to report absences or lateness. The district also provides online student bus registration and a bus code of conduct outlining expectations for safe, respectful behavior and procedures at stops and when crossing roads.
School Culture and Expectations
Brent Kennedy Elementary describes its culture as joyful, safe, and caring, with an emphasis on every child feeling happy and successful. The school’s core values focus on respect for self, others, and the environment, modeled and reinforced throughout the school. The school also emphasizes emotional safety and belonging so students feel confident to take academic risks, build relationships, and develop resilience. The district bus code of conduct reinforces expectations for safety and respectful behavior while riding the bus.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school website provides a bus schedule with afternoon pick-up times. SD8 provides online student bus registration and a bus code of conduct focused on safe, orderly riding (for example, arriving at stops at least five minutes early, remaining seated while the bus is moving, and crossing the road only in front of the stopped bus on the driver’s signal). The school also directs families to use SafeArrival to report absences or lateness.
Enrollment
StrongStart registration is available online, with the option to speak to the facilitator upon arrival for other registration options.
Location
Brent Kennedy Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Brent Kennedy Elementary
32.99
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 33 - below the district public school average of 38, trailing by 5 points.
Literacy: 29
Numeracy: 37
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
61.18
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 55, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
36.76
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 37 - well below the district public school average of 52, trailing by 15 points.
Students report weaker problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
75.00
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 46, ahead by 29 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 29, numeracy is 37, and overall is 33.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score was broadly stable.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 37, while literacy is lowest at 29.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 4 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 5 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 33, student commitment to learning is 61, and critical thinking is 37.
The strongest current area is Student Commitment to Learning at 61, while Academic Performance is lowest at 33.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 22 points since 2020-2021.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
64.22
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - below the province public school average of 68, trailing by 4 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
64.18
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - in line with the province public school average of 65, within 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
69.12
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well below the province public school average of 74, trailing by 5 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 64, Health is 64, and Work Ethic is 69.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 69, while Health is lowest at 64.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
23.16
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 23 - well below the district public school average of 61, trailing by 37 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 23.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 14 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
77.50
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - in line with the province public school average of 77, within 0 points.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
55.88
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - below the province public school average of 59, 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 77 and Safety is 56.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 77, while Safety is lowest at 56.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 7 points since 2020/2021.
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 province public school average of 58, trailing by 8 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, declined by 14 points since 2020/2021.