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PO Box 2260 · Smithers · V0J2N0 · SD 54 Bulkley Valley
Muheim Memorial Elementary sits among 7 elementary schools within 3 km of Smithers. Every school in and around Smithers →
What stands out about Muheim Memorial Elementary
- Its design capacity is 270 students.
- On the measures with a value, it lands in the second fifth in British Columbia.
- On Grade 4 numeracy it reaches 551, above the 472 in British Columbia.
- An English public school, run by SD 54 Bulkley Valley.
How Muheim Memorial 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.
With 4 of 4 measures reported, Muheim Memorial Elementary averages the second fifth in British Columbia.
| Measure | Here | Middle, British Columbia | Band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 4 literacy (FSA score) | 508 | 468 | Top fifth |
| Grade 4 numeracy (FSA score) | 551 | 472 | Top fifth |
| Grade 7 literacy (FSA score) | 508 | 467 | Second fifth |
| Grade 7 numeracy (FSA score) | 448 | 454 | Middle fifth |
Masked: BC hides results for small groups. FSA figures are average scores; graduation is the share graduating on time, resident students only.
A standing for Muheim Memorial Elementary, not a grade
Its standing, the second fifth in British Columbia, comes from the province’s published results set beside every other school’s; Muheim Memorial Elementary itself carries no letter, since letters are kept for towns.
For a letter, see Smithers’ Schools page: the town’s grade takes in Muheim Memorial Elementary and its neighbours.
Getting a place at Muheim Memorial 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 neighbouring schools of its level, with their systems.
| School | System | Language | Band | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muheim Memorial Elementary | English public | English | Second fifth | |
| La Grande-Ourse | French public | French | – | 0.6 km |
| St Joseph's | Independent | English | Second fifth | 0.9 km |
| Walnut Park Elementary | English public | English | Bottom fifth | 1.1 km |
| Smithers Secondary | English public | English | Second fifth | 1.5 km |
| Telkwa Elementary | English public | English | Middle fifth | 12 km |
Elementary schools near Muheim Memorial Elementary
Nearest first, as the crow flies, up to 25 km. Each school’s own admission policy decides who gets a place.
Questions about Muheim Memorial Elementary
Who runs Muheim Memorial Elementary?
The board is SD 54 Bulkley Valley; Muheim Memorial Elementary is English public.
What language does Muheim Memorial Elementary teach in?
English.
How do pupils get a place at Muheim Memorial Elementary?
Choose a system, then register with its board; the address decides the school.
Which schools of the same kind are near Muheim Memorial Elementary?
Closest by: La Grande-Ourse (0.6 km), St Joseph's (0.9 km) and Walnut Park Elementary (1.1 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).