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David Hoy Elementary
About
David Hoy Elementary is a K–7 school in Fort St. James, BC (Po Box 880, Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0). The school’s mission is to create a nurturing and safe community where everyone is respected and encouraged to reach their full potential as life-long learners—socially, physically, and academically.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Nechako Lakes)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 996-8237
Email: davidhoy@sd91.bc.ca
Principal: Suzanne Burck
Programs and Services
Food program (breakfast/lunch) The school offers a simple “grab and go” breakfast and lunch, plus healthy snacks throughout the day. This program is designed to support students who may have forgotten their lunches or do not have food at school, and is intended as a supplemental support rather than a primary lunch source for all students.
School Culture and Expectations
The school’s Code of Conduct emphasizes students’ rights to learn, be heard, be respected, be safe, and have privacy/personal space. It outlines expectations such as listening to instructions, not disrupting others, treating peers respectfully, and avoiding threats or physical harm. The school also states students have the right to be free of discrimination (including on grounds such as ancestry, disability, race, religion, gender identity/expression, and sexual orientation) and to attend a school free of bullying, cyberbullying, harassment, intimidation, and violence. The code includes expectations around limiting distractions from personal digital devices (leaving devices at home or turning them in to the office upon arrival).
Enrollment
The school posts information about an out-of-catchment application period and directs families to click for more information. (Details and timing may vary by year.)
Location
David Hoy Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of David Hoy Elementary
32.04
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 32 - well below the province public school average of 42, trailing by 10 points.
Literacy: 28
Numeracy: 36
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
62.37
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 13 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
71.22
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 21 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
78.12
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 26 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 28, numeracy is 36, and overall is 32.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 11 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 36, while literacy is lowest at 28.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 21 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 32, student commitment to learning is 62, critical thinking is 71, and college and career readiness is 78.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 78, while Academic Performance is lowest at 32.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 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
56.73
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - in line with the province public school average of 58, within 1 point.
Students report creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
69.86
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - in line with the province public school average of 70, within 0 points.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
65.91
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 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
74.08
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - in line with the province public school average of 75, within 1 point.
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 70, Health is 66, and Work Ethic is 74.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 74, while Health is lowest at 66.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
79.03
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 18 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
87.90
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 88 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 24 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
54.92
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 2 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 79, Facilities and Personnel is 88, and Learning Resources is 55.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 88, while Learning Resources is lowest at 55.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 34 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
65.87
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - in line with the province public school average of 67, within 1 point.
Students report an academic orientation broadly similar to comparable schools.
76.20
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - below the province public school average of 78, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
59.39
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - well below the province public school average of 66, 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 76 and Safety is 59.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 76, while Safety is lowest at 59.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 2 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
75.27
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - above the province public school average of 72, ahead by 4 points.
Teachers are rated more positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting a relative strength.
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 75.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 13 points since 2019/2020.