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Nechako Elementary
About
Nechako Elementary is located at 61 Nightingale St, Kitimat, BC V8C 1M9. The school’s motto is “Together We Succeed,” and its mission is to provide a safe and caring environment where students develop the knowledge, skills, and attributes to become responsible, independent, and productive lifelong learners. Nechako encourages families to take an active role in their child’s education and welcomes parent involvement in the school community.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Coast Mountains)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-6
Phone: 250 632-2912
Email: david.mills@cmsd.bc.ca
Principal: David Mills
Programs and Services
Student support / social-emotional and family support (Community LINK Program) Nechako partners with Coast Mountains School District and the Kitimat Child Development Centre to offer the Community LINK Program. A school-based Community LINK Worker helps address emotional, behavioral, and social issues that can interfere with a child’s success at school, at home, and in the community. Supports include individualized student/family support, connecting with community agencies, coordinated case management, group programs (e.g., FRIENDS for Life, lunch groups, homework room), and transportation to access resources. Family involvement (Parent Advisory Council / PAC) The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is a parent committee that meets monthly to discuss school activities, events, policies/practices, and fundraising. PAC aims to enhance communication, encourage parent involvement, and support programs and extracurricular needs through fundraising and funding requests.
School Culture and Expectations
Nechako’s Code of Conduct emphasizes being safe, responsible, respectful, and kind. The school states that all students—regardless of sex, race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression—are entitled to a safe, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment. The school also communicates expectations to families through its Parent Handbook. The school notes that student cell phones can be disruptive and are not acceptable under district policy; violations may lead to disciplinary measures and confiscation.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Student drop-off and pick-up is done by the skateboard parking lot. Families are asked not to use the bus loading zone (buses only) or the teachers’ parking lot for drop-off/pick-up (reserved for children with mobility issues and emergency access). Parking-lot safety expectations include a 15 km/h speed limit, following one-way arrows, and reinforcing pedestrian safety with children. Bus riders are expected to go to the playground when arriving; at day’s end, they must remain in designated waiting areas. Students must be registered with the school district to ride the bus, and alternate-caregiver arrangements require written permission coordinated through the office.
Enrollment
The school website includes registration pages for Kindergarten and for Kindergarten and Grade 1 to 12 registration.
Location
Nechako Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Nechako Elementary
46.04
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 46 - well above the district average of 39, ahead by 7 points.
Literacy: 44
Numeracy: 49
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
68.41
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well above the province public school average of 51, ahead by 18 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
62.50
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 13 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
80.26
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 27 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 44, numeracy is 49, and overall is 46.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 19 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 49, while literacy is lowest at 44.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 21 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 18 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 46, student commitment to learning is 68, critical thinking is 62, and college and career readiness is 80.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 80, while Academic Performance is lowest at 46.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 19 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
60.71
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well below the province public school average of 68, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
63.91
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.
70.21
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - below the province public school average of 74, trailing by 4 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 61, Health is 64, and Work Ethic is 70.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 70, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 61.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 4 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
47.97
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - well below the district public school average of 75, trailing by 27 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 48.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
75.33
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - below the province public school average of 77, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
55.58
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - below the province public school average of 59, trailing by 4 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 75 and Safety is 56.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 75, while Safety is lowest at 56.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 6 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
51.52
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - well below the province public school average of 58, trailing by 6 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 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 52.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 19 points since 2021/2022.