William Konkin Elementary
Box 7000 · Burns Lake · V0J1E0 · SD 91 Nechako Lakes
Of the 2 elementary schools in or near Burns Lake (within 3 km), this is William Konkin Elementary. Every school in and around Burns Lake →
What stands out about William Konkin Elementary
- Built for 250 students, the province’s design capacity.
- On the measures with a value, it lands in the fourth fifth in British Columbia.
- Its weakest measure is Grade 7 numeracy, at 357 where the middle in British Columbia is 454.
- Public and English-language, under SD 91 Nechako Lakes.
How William Konkin Elementary does on BC’s assessments
The Foundation Skills Assessment in Grades 4 and 7 and first-time graduation: each school against every school in BC.
On average across 4 reported measures of 4, William Konkin Elementary is in the fourth fifth in British Columbia.
| Measure | Here | Middle, British Columbia | Band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 4 literacy (FSA score) | 489 | 468 | Second fifth |
| Grade 4 numeracy (FSA score) | 490 | 472 | Second fifth |
| Grade 7 literacy (FSA score) | 375 | 467 | Bottom fifth |
| Grade 7 numeracy (FSA score) | 357 | 454 | Bottom fifth |
Masked: BC hides results for small groups. FSA figures are average scores; graduation is the share graduating on time, resident students only.
William Konkin Elementary is placed by its results, not lettered
Its standing, the fourth fifth in British Columbia, comes from the province’s published results set beside every other school’s; William Konkin Elementary itself carries no letter, since letters are kept for towns.
For a letter, see Burns Lake’s Schools page: the town’s grade takes in William Konkin Elementary and its neighbours.
Getting a place at William Konkin Elementary
Ask the board first. It holds the enrolment list and points each street to its own school; out-of-area requests go ahead only with space to spare.
The provinces’ education acts and the boards’ own admission policies; check with the board for a given address.
Side by side with the nearest elementary schools
The closest schools of its level, by straight-line distance.
| School | System | Language | Band | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Konkin Elementary | English public | English | Fourth fifth | |
| Decker Lake Elementary | English public | English | Fourth fifth | 7.2 km |
| Francois Lake Elementary | English public | English | Middle fifth | 21 km |
Elementary schools near William Konkin Elementary
Nearest first, as the crow flies, up to 25 km. Each school’s own admission policy decides who gets a place.
Questions about William Konkin Elementary
Who runs William Konkin Elementary?
SD 91 Nechako Lakes runs William Konkin Elementary (English public).
What language does William Konkin Elementary teach in?
English.
How do pupils get a place at William Konkin Elementary?
The board’s school locator gives the designated school; registration is with the board or the school.
Which schools of the same kind are near William Konkin Elementary?
Closest by: Decker Lake Elementary (7.2 km) and Francois Lake Elementary (21 km).
Sources: BC Ministry of Education and Child Care, K-12 school list 2025/26 (Open Government Licence – British Columbia) · BC Ministry of Education and Child Care: FSA 2021/22 to 2025/26 (the latest year with a value) and first-time Grade 12 graduation; masked where groups are small; resident students only. Open Government Licence – British Columbia. · map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Under the Statistics Canada Open Licence.
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).