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William Konkin Elementary
About
William Konkin Elementary School (WKE) is located in Burns Lake, BC (Box 7000, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0). The school serves approximately 200 students in Kindergarten to Grade 7 and describes a friendly staff team focused on creating lasting student success. WKE highlights a continued emphasis on literacy and numeracy, alongside social-emotional learning, and describes learning experiences that include play-based learning and outdoor adventure.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Nechako Lakes)
Education language: WKE teaches courses in English and also offers Carrier language classes and Core French for students in Grades 5–7. The school site also references French Immersion programs offered in School District 91 (via a district French Immersion review notice), but it does not clearly describe WKE’s specific immersion delivery model on the provided pages.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 692-3146
Email: wke@sd91.bc.ca
Principal: Karie Evans
Education Languages
WKE teaches courses in English and also offers Carrier language classes and Core French for students in Grades 5–7. The school site also references French Immersion programs offered in School District 91 (via a district French Immersion review notice), but it does not clearly describe WKE’s specific immersion delivery model on the provided pages.
Programs and Services
Language learning (Carrier and French) WKE offers Carrier language classes and Core French for learners in Grades 5, 6, and 7. Hot Lunch Program The school lists a Hot Lunch Program for students and families. District French Immersion information (district-level) The WKE site includes a notice about a district French Immersion program review and how the public could provide input on the report.
School Culture and Expectations
WKE expects students to respect others, work to the best of their abilities, follow staff directions, and treat school property responsibly. The code of conduct emphasizes respecting diversity and the BC Human Rights Code, and it prohibits bullying (including cyberbullying), harassment, threats, and possession of dangerous objects or banned substances. The district/school expectations also include clear rules limiting student personal digital device use during the school day, with documented-need exemptions managed through the school and principal.
Enrollment
The school posts an Out-of-Catchment application period and directs families to click for more information (details are provided via the linked out-of-catchment event notices). The site also posts district registration-related news (including preschool and kindergarten registration dates) on its homepage.
Location
William Konkin Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of William Konkin Elementary
36.48
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 36 - well below the province public school average of 42, trailing by 6 points.
Literacy: 36
Numeracy: 37
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
69.71
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 20 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
38.52
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 39 - well below the province public school average of 50, trailing by 11 points.
Students report weaker problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
78.92
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - well above the province public school average of 52, 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 36, numeracy is 37, and overall is 36.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 14 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 37, while literacy is lowest at 36.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 9 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 36, student commitment to learning is 70, critical thinking is 39, and college and career readiness is 79.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 79, while Academic Performance is lowest at 36.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 32 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
56.25
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - below the province public school average of 58, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
60.52
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well below the province public school average of 70, trailing by 9 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
66.41
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - in line with the province public school average of 67, within 0 points.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
74.57
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - in line with the province public school average of 75, within 0 points.
Students report effort, persistence, and responsibility at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 61, Health is 66, and Work Ethic is 75.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 75, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 61.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
50.00
Community Support
Community Support
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the province public school average of 60, trailing by 10 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide weaker support for student learning than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen community connection and involvement.
95.83
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 96 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 32 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
39.43
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 39 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 13 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 96 and Learning Resources is 39.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 96, while Learning Resources is lowest at 39.
Facilities and Personnel shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 21 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
60.00
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well below the province public school average of 66, trailing by 6 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
79.67
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - above the province public school average of 78, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
61.02
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well below the province public school average of 66, trailing by 5 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 80 and Safety is 61.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 80, while Safety is lowest at 61.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
55.56
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - well below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 16 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 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 56.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2019/2020.