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J S Clark Elementary
About
J.S. Clark Elementary is located at 5246 45 Street, Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0. The school serves approximately 70 students from Kindergarten to Grade 4 in a small rural northern community. The school’s goal is for each child to achieve their full potential through a well-rounded education that includes academics, fine arts, physical activity, and new curriculum initiatives designed to provide more personal choice, engagement, and skill development.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Fort Nelson)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-4
Phone: 250 774-3145
Email: mmurrin@sd81.bc.ca
Principal: Melissa Murrin
Programs and Services
Early learning (StrongStart) StrongStart is a free early learning program for children ages 0–5 who attend with a parent or caregiver. Children have opportunities to play, create, and learn in a safe environment facilitated by an Early Childhood Educator, with activities such as art, stories, songs, music, and creative play. Student learning resources The school links families to learning tools and resources including BC Digital Classroom, ABC Reading Eggs, Raz Kids (Reading A-Z), and a library search tool. Food program The school offers a Hot Lunch option for students/families (details are provided through school resources).
School Culture and Expectations
J.S. Clark emphasizes a safe, caring, and nurturing environment where students can develop intellectual potential, emotional stability, positive social relationships, and lifelong learning habits, while valuing one another’s uniqueness. Students are expected to follow the District Code of Conduct and the school’s BUDDY rules: Be prepared, Use good manners, Do kind deeds, Discuss problems, and You always respect other people and their things. The school also promotes “Bucket Filling” to encourage kindness and a positive learning environment, and references “ERASE Bullying,” stating the school is a safe learning space for all learners.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
School bus service is provided for in-town and out-of-town students. In winter, the district supports winter bussing for all students in the school’s catchment area, and cancellation updates are posted on the district website.
Enrollment
Families are directed to “School Registration” to learn how to register a child at a Fort Nelson school, including key forms, steps, and important details. For StrongStart, families are told to contact the school office for a registration form and bring the child’s Birth Certificate when registering.
Location
J S Clark Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of J S Clark Elementary
55.27
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 55 - well above the province public school average of 42, ahead by 13 points.
Literacy: 53
Numeracy: 58
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
60.20
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 60 - well above the province public school average of 51, ahead by 9 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
66.00
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 66 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 16 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
94.23
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 94 - well above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 41 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 53, numeracy is 58, and overall is 55.
Compared with 2021-2022, the overall score declined by 8 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 58, while literacy is lowest at 53.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 10 points since 2021-2022, while numeracy declined by 5 points since 2021-2022.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 55 and college and career readiness is 94.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 94, while Academic Performance is lowest at 55.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 8 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
63.33
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well below the province public school average of 69, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
37.23
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 37 - well below the province public school average of 65, trailing by 28 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
67.25
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - well below the province public school average of 73, trailing by 6 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, Health is 37.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 8 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
44.50
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 44 - well below the province public school average of 52, 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 2023/2024, Learning Resources is 44.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
61.54
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well below the province public school average of 77, trailing by 16 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
58.17
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - in line with the province public school average of 59, 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 62 and Safety is 58.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 62, while Safety is lowest at 58.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
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Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
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Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
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