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Salmon Arm West Elementary
About
Salmon Arm West Elementary is located at 4750 10 Ave Sw, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 3B5. 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 each of the First Nation communities on whose lands it has the privilege of educating children.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (North Okanagan-Shuswap)
Education language: Salmon Arm West shares information about a district Late French Immersion program for Grade 6, where all subjects are taught in French in Grade 6 and English is reintroduced in Grade 8 (the program is housed at Shuswap Middle School). The provided school sources do not state the language(s) used for core instruction at Salmon Arm West Elementary (K–5), and do not mention ELL services.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 250 832-3862
Email: saw@sd83.bc.ca
Principal: Laura Jegues
Education Languages
Salmon Arm West shares information about a district Late French Immersion program for Grade 6, where all subjects are taught in French in Grade 6 and English is reintroduced in Grade 8 (the program is housed at Shuswap Middle School). The provided school sources do not state the language(s) used for core instruction at Salmon Arm West Elementary (K–5), and do not mention ELL services.
Programs and Services
Student support / well-being Salmon Arm West lists “Counselor’s Corner” as a school support resource. The school also links to ERASE (Safe Schools) and shares health information and resources from Interior Health. Early learning / kindergarten readiness The school hosted a Ready, Set, Learn event to support families with children ages three to five through playful, hands-on activities and connections to community resources as children prepare for the transition to kindergarten. Transportation (school bus) The school website provides district transportation resources, including bus registration and information, a bus stop request process, transportation assistance, and school bus safety information (including safety presentations for K–12 students).
School Culture and Expectations
The school states a commitment to acknowledging and honouring the Secwépemc people and to valuing relationships with First Nation communities connected to the lands where it educates children. The site also links families to ERASE (Safe Schools).
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Salmon Arm West’s website links to School District 83 bus transportation information, including transportation department contacts, a busing app/website (Traversa My Ride K-12), a code of conduct form for school bus students, transportation assistance, the school bus stop request process, and school bus registration and safety resources. Parking, walking/biking routes, and drop-off/pick-up procedures are not described in the provided sources.
Enrollment
For families interested in French Immersion later on, the site directs applicants to complete the district’s Late French Immersion Grade 6 commitment form (program housed at Shuswap Middle School). General K–5 enrollment instructions for Salmon Arm West are not provided in the sources.
Location
Salmon Arm West Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Salmon Arm West Elementary
41.38
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 41 - in line with the district public school average of 42, within 0 points.
Literacy: 40
Numeracy: 43
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
55.71
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 56 - above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
39.29
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 39 - well below the district public school average of 53, trailing by 14 points.
Students report weaker problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
89.29
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 89 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 32 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 40, numeracy is 43, and overall is 41.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score was broadly stable.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 43, while literacy is lowest at 40.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy was broadly stable 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 41, student commitment to learning is 56, critical thinking is 39, and college and career readiness is 89.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 89, while Critical Thinking is lowest at 39.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 24 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
63.10
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - below the district public school average of 66, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
66.07
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - well above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
67.63
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - below the district public school average of 71, trailing by 3 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 63, Health is 66, and Work Ethic is 68.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 68, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 63.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 7 points since 2023/2024.
Resources
31.25
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 31 - well below the district public school average of 62, trailing by 31 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 31.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 21 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
81.07
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - well above the district public school average of 74, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
55.80
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - in line with the district public school average of 55, within 0 points.
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 81 and Safety is 56.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 81, while Safety is lowest at 56.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 3 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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