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Ray Watkins Elementary
About
Ray Watkins Elementary is located at Po Box 190, Gold River, BC V0P 1G0. The school shares updates for families through newsletters and posts key school documents such as its School Plan, Emergency Preparedness Plan, and Code of Conduct. Ray Watkins Elementary also hosts a StrongStart BC early learning program site for families with young children.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Vancouver Island West)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 283-2220
Email: ntoth@viw.sd84.bc.ca
Principal: Natasha Toth
Programs and Services
StrongStart (early learning) Ray Watkins Elementary offers a StrongStart program for adults and their young children (birth to five), led by qualified early childhood educators and designed to help children prepare for kindergarten through activities such as stories, music, and art. Food support The school lists a Breakfast Program and also shares “Backpack Buddies” information for families. Student support / special education School District 84 Student Support Services states it is committed to ensuring success for all students through a philosophy of inclusion. Schools can offer supports through a School-Based Team, including adapted or modified programs, instructional interventions, and specialized services such as Speech-Language, Physiotherapy, or Occupational Therapy.
School Culture and Expectations
The school’s Code of Conduct emphasizes that a positive learning environment and favourable school climate depend on a joint effort among staff, students, parents, and the community. The code focuses on proactive prevention of behaviours that may cause problems, with consequences aligned as closely as possible to infractions. Classroom behaviour policies and codes of conduct are also noted as supporting a positive classroom and school climate.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school posts an updated “Tsaxana Bus Route” with drop-off/pick-up locations. It also uses SafeArrival: families receive morning phone notifications and are asked to contact the office if their child will be away.
Location
Ray Watkins Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Ray Watkins Elementary
36.59
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 37 - well below the province public school average of 42, trailing by 5 points.
Literacy: 35
Numeracy: 38
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
50.00
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - above the province public school average of 48, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
33.33
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 33 - well below the province public school average of 50, trailing by 16 points.
Students report weaker problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
100.00
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 100 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 50 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 35, numeracy is 38, and overall is 37.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 5 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 38, while literacy is lowest at 35.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 2 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 7 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 37.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 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
61.52
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well below the province public school average of 71, trailing by 9 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
35.47
Health
Health
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 35 - well below the province public school average of 68, trailing by 33 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
18.75
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 19 - well below the province public school average of 74, trailing by 56 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, Work Ethic is 19.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 39 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
69.12
Community Support
Community Support
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 9 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
77.94
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the province public school average of 63, ahead by 15 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
42.86
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 43 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 10 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, Learning Resources is 43.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 24 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
35.00
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 35 - well below the province public school average of 77, trailing by 42 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
35.71
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 36 - well below the province public school average of 73, trailing by 38 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 35 and Safety is 36.
The strongest current area is Safety at 36, while Relationships is lowest at 35.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 14 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
50.00
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the province public school average of 70, trailing by 20 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2022/2023, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 50.