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Decker Lake Elementary
About
Decker Lake Elementary is located at 6710 Decker Lake Frtg Rd, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E1. The school welcomes families as “Home of the HUSKIES!” and shares school information through items like newsletters, upcoming events, and school updates on its website.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Nechako Lakes)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 698-7301
Email: deckerlake@sd91.bc.ca
Principal: Eleanor Giesbrecht
Programs and Services
Student support / counselling Decker Lake Elementary provides school counselling with a focus on positive mental health education. The counselling program supports school-wide programs, teacher support, and helps connect individual students with outside agencies for individual counselling; the school counsellor is available on Wednesdays and Fridays. Food programs The school shares updates related to SD91 Food Programs (e.g., a logo contest announcement).
School Culture and Expectations
The school’s Code of Conduct emphasizes a “quick-test” for decision-making: “Is it SAFE? Is it RESPECTFUL? Is it KIND?” Students are expected to challenge themselves to do their best, respect themselves and others, act safely and responsibly, and be positive “upstanders.” The code also outlines unacceptable conduct (including bullying, intimidation, discrimination, and weapons), expectations for appropriate language and safe play, personal electronic device rules, and a range of possible consequences for misbehaviour.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The Code of Conduct includes expectations to observe school bus safety rules and conventional traffic safety rules at school bus stops, and to play away from cars and service vehicles parked on school grounds. No other drop-off/pick-up or parking details were provided in the sources.
Enrollment
The school posts information about out-of-catchment applications, including an “Out-of-Catchment Application Period Opens” notice that directs families to click for more information.
Location
Site: decker.sd91.bc.ca/
Phone: 250 698-7301
Address: 6710 Decker Lake Frtg Rd, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E1
Decker Lake Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Decker Lake Elementary
36.28
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: 35
Numeracy: 37
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
65.71
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 16 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
67.71
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well above the province public school average of 41, ahead by 27 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 2024-2025, literacy is 35, numeracy is 37, and overall is 36.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 6 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 37, while literacy is lowest at 35.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 4 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 8 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 shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 23 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
65.53
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - well below the province public school average of 71, trailing by 6 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
33.33
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 33 - well below the province public school average of 69, trailing by 35 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
45.45
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 45.
This indicator reflects how students report effort, persistence, and responsibility.
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, Health is 33 and Work Ethic is 45.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 45, while Health is lowest at 33.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 41 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
93.18
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 93 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 29 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
51.56
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
Showing latest available year: 2021-2022. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - well below the comparison cohort average of 58, trailing by 7 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 2022/2023, Facilities and Personnel is 93.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 29 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
63.28
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - below the province public school average of 66, trailing by 3 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
26.83
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 27.
This indicator reflects the quality of relationships among students, staff, and the school community.
63.81
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well below the province public school average of 73, trailing by 9 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 27 and Safety is 64.
The strongest current area is Safety at 64, while Relationships is lowest at 27.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
71.88
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the province public school average of 60, ahead by 11 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 2020/2021, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 72.