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W L McLeod Elementary
About
W.L. McLeod Elementary is located in Vanderhoof, BC (PO Box 559, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0). The school welcomes students with “Bonjour, Hadi and Hello” and shares that it is honoured to learn on Saik'uz traditional territory. McLeod describes itself as a community of learners focused on learning, kindness and caring, and being safe and calm “because we’re all in this together.” The school highlights Response to Intervention supports, school-wide activities (including Pink Shirt Day and social-emotional learning), fine arts, extensive food programs, and a school garden.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Nechako Lakes)
Education language: W.L. McLeod offers French Immersion from Kindergarten to Grade 6, with entry in Kindergarten or Grade 1. The school also provides Carrier language and culture classes for all students as part of its Indigenous Education program.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-6
Phone: 250 567-2267
Email: wlm@sd91.bc.ca
Principal: Libby Hart
Education Languages
W.L. McLeod offers French Immersion from Kindergarten to Grade 6, with entry in Kindergarten or Grade 1. The school also provides Carrier language and culture classes for all students as part of its Indigenous Education program.
Programs and Services
Indigenous Education (including Carrier language and culture) The school’s Indigenous Education program includes a Home-School Coordinator to strengthen connections between school and family, and an Aboriginal Advocate who supports students of Aboriginal ancestry academically, socially, and emotionally. The program also includes Carrier language and culture classes for all students, along with efforts to indigenize and decolonize throughout the curriculum. French Immersion École W.L. McLeod Elementary School Skehhodul’eh offers French Immersion for Kindergarten to Grade 6, starting in Kindergarten or Grade 1, with a focus on communication skills, fluency in two languages, and cultural appreciation. Student support / counselling School counsellors are available for individual and/or small-group counselling and can provide referrals to outside agencies; families are invited to contact the school for details. Food programs (Feeding Futures / Farm to School) The school provides a free daily breakfast and snack, and also offers a hot lunch program that runs five days a week as part of the BC and SD91 Feeding Futures program. Library The school library is described as the “centre” of the school, and the teacher-librarian welcomes ideas from students and parents. Athletics and extracurricular sports Fine arts The school highlights a fine arts program as part of what it is proud of.
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Ultimate frisbee
- Cross country
- Track and field
- Softball
- Handball
- Soccer
- Floor hockey
- District-wide play days (for intermediate students)
School Culture and Expectations
The school emphasizes a daily commitment to learning, kindness and caring, and to being safe and calm because “we’re all in this together.” It highlights school-wide activities that include Pink Shirt Day and social-emotional learning.
Location
W L McLeod Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of W L McLeod Elementary
43.57
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 44 - in line with the province public school average of 42, within 1 point.
Literacy: 44
Numeracy: 43
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
57.29
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - well above the province public school average of 51, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
50.76
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 51 - in line with the province public school average of 50, within 1 point.
Students report problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
70.00
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 17 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 44, numeracy is 43, and overall is 44.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 4 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 44, while numeracy is lowest at 43.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 5 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 4 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 44, student commitment to learning is 57, critical thinking is 51, and college and career readiness is 70.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 70, while Academic Performance is lowest at 44.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 11 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
62.14
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well below the province public school average of 68, trailing by 6 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
59.50
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well below the province public school average of 65, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
69.58
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - below the province public school average of 74, trailing by 5 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 62, Health is 60, and Work Ethic is 70.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 70, while Health is lowest at 60.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
56.41
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 4 points.
Instructional resources are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting students and families see stronger learning supports in place.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 56.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 4 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
55.05
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 2 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
67.39
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - well below the province public school average of 77, trailing by 10 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
52.82
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - well below the province public school average of 59, trailing by 7 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 67 and Safety is 53.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 67, while Safety is lowest at 53.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 9 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
51.61
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - well below the province public school average of 58, trailing by 6 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 52.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 6 points since 2019/2020.