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Francois Lake Elementary
About
Francois Lake Elementary School is located at 860 Francois Lake Road, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E2. The school welcomes families to “Home of the Falcons” and highlights learning “in one of the most beautiful classrooms around,” with students exploring friendship.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Nechako Lakes)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 695-6401
Email: francoislake@sd91.bc.ca
Principal: Marlee Wilson
Programs and Services
Student support / counselling School-based counselling is available through School District #91 and Carrier Sekani Family Services. A district counsellor works at the school on Thursdays and may support classroom programs, small groups (e.g., anxiety, healthy relationships), and limited short-term individual counselling; longer-term support may be accessed through Carrier Sekani Family Services via referral forms available at the school office.
School Culture and Expectations
The school’s Code of Conduct emphasizes a safe, caring, and orderly environment, with expectations that students are cooperative, courteous, and respectful. It outlines responsibilities shared among students, staff, and parents, and uses restorative (rather than punitive) approaches when possible. The code states that discrimination is prohibited (including race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, and other protected grounds) and that the school environment should be free from bullying, harassment, intimidation, violence, and discrimination.
Enrollment
The school posts an out-of-catchment application period and directs families to click for more information. An out-of-catchment application window is described as first-come, first-served during the posted period.
Location
Site: francois.sd91.bc.ca/
Phone: 250 695-6401
Address: 860 Francois Lake Road, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E2
Francois Lake Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Francois Lake Elementary
42.61
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 43 - above the comparison cohort average of 41, ahead by 2 points.
Literacy: 41
Numeracy: 44
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
64.29
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well above the province public school average of 42, ahead by 23 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
50.00
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Showing latest available year: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well above the province public school average of 35, ahead by 15 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
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 2023-2024, literacy is 41, numeracy is 44, and overall is 43.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score was broadly stable.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 44, while literacy is lowest at 41.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 3 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 5 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 2023-2024, academic performance is 43.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable 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
24.04
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
Showing latest available year: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 24 - well below the province public school average of 70, trailing by 46 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
35.29
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.
50.00
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
Showing latest available year: 2021-2022. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the province public school average of 73, trailing by 23 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 2023/2024, Health is 35.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 2 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
20.69
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 21 - well below the district public school average of 66, trailing by 45 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 2020/2021, Learning Resources is 21.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 6 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
31.25
Relationships
Relationships
Showing latest available year: 2021-2022. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 31 - well below the province public school average of 77, trailing by 46 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
33.33
Safety
Safety
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 33 - well below the province public school average of 70, trailing by 36 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 2023/2024, Safety is 33.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 50 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
59.62
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Showing latest available year: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - below the province public school average of 65, trailing by 5 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 2019/2020, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 60.