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Grindrod Elementary
About
Grindrod Elementary is located in Grindrod, BC (PO Box 249, Grindrod, BC V0E 1Y0). The school acknowledges, honours, and gives thanks for the traditional lands and history of the Secwépemc people, and states that it values and honours relationships with First Nation communities on whose lands it educates children.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (North Okanagan-Shuswap)
Education language: Grindrod Elementary shares information about the District’s Late French Immersion option, which is open to Grade 6 students in SD83 and is housed at Shuswap Middle School. In Late French Immersion, all subjects are taught in French in Grade 6, and English is reintroduced in Grade 8.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 838-7579
Email: gri@sd83.bc.ca
Principal: Kirsten Mazur
Education Languages
Grindrod Elementary shares information about the District’s Late French Immersion option, which is open to Grade 6 students in SD83 and is housed at Shuswap Middle School. In Late French Immersion, all subjects are taught in French in Grade 6, and English is reintroduced in Grade 8.
Programs and Services
**BC Curriculum** The school links to the BC Curriculum as part of its Programs & Services resources. **Library** The school lists the Library as a service/resource. **Safe and caring schools (ERASE – Safe Schools)** The school links to ERASE – Safe Schools within its Programs & Services. **Health supports (Interior Health)** The school links to Interior Health as a support/resource. **Early learning transition (Ready, Set, Learn)** Grindrod Elementary hosted a Ready, Set, Learn event for children ages 3–5. The district describes Ready, Set, Learn as a free, province-wide initiative that introduces young learners to school through playful early learning experiences and helps families connect with community partners to support a positive transition into kindergarten. **Late French Immersion (District program, entry in Grade 6)** SD83 offers a Late French Immersion program for Grade 6 students, with all subjects taught in French during Grade 6. The school provides an application pathway via a commitment form/QR code and points families to a brochure for details. **Assessment/Reporting (Written Learning Updates)** The school notes that Written Learning Updates for elementary and middle students include feedback on engagement in learning, relationships, and social/emotional well-being, plus proficiency levels, strengths/areas of growth/next steps, and student self-reflection on Core Competencies. Families are directed to access updates through the MyEd BC Family Portal.
School Culture and Expectations
The school states a commitment to acknowledging and honouring the traditional lands and history of the Secwépemc people, and valuing relationships with First Nation communities connected to the lands where students are educated.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school provides district transportation information, including daily bus routes serving Grindrod and surrounding communities, and access to the Traversa My Ride K-12 app/website. Families are directed to resources for bus registration and information, a school bus student code of conduct form, transportation assistance, a bus stop request process, and school bus safety information.
Enrollment
For Late French Immersion, families are directed to apply by completing the 2026/2027 Late French Immersion Grade 6 Commitment Form (or using the QR code) and are referred to a program brochure for details.
Location
Grindrod Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Grindrod Elementary
43.05
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 43 - above the comparison cohort average of 41, ahead by 2 points.
Literacy: 43
Numeracy: 44
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
50.00
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - in line with the comparison cohort average of 51, within 1 point.
Students report engagement, effort, and investment in learning at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
25.00
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 25 - well below the district public school average of 41, trailing by 16 points.
Students report weaker problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
90.62
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 91 - well above the comparison cohort average of 54, ahead by 36 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 43, numeracy is 44, and overall is 43.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 6 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 44, while literacy is lowest at 43.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 11 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 43, student commitment to learning is 50, and college and career readiness is 91.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 91, while Academic Performance is lowest at 43.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 7 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
40.67
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 41 - well below the comparison cohort average of 69, trailing by 28 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
50.62
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 51 - well below the comparison cohort average of 64, trailing by 13 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
59.28
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - well below the comparison cohort average of 73, trailing by 14 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 41, Health is 51, and Work Ethic is 59.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 59, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 41.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 23 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
100.00
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 100 - well above the district public school average of 79, ahead by 21 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
28.52
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 29 - well below the district public school average of 67, trailing by 38 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, Facilities and Personnel is 100 and Learning Resources is 29.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 100, while Learning Resources is lowest at 29.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 7 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
52.61
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - well below the comparison cohort average of 76, trailing by 24 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
46.63
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 47 - well below the comparison cohort average of 64, trailing by 18 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 53 and Safety is 47.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 53, while Safety is lowest at 47.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 17 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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