Barlow Creek Elementary vs G W Carlson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 644 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barlow Creek Elementary
Quesnel · Public elementary
347 students
G W Carlson Elementary
Fort Nelson · Public elementary
346 students
| Measure | Barlow Creek Elementary Quesnel, British Columbia | G W Carlson Elementary Fort Nelson, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 3 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #1240 of 1,275 | #113 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #1240 of 1,275 | #113 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 347 | 346 |
| Enrolment | 347 | 346 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | – | – |
| Parents without a credential | – | – |
| First language not English | – | – |
| Special education | – | – |
| Identified as gifted | – | – |
| FSA literacy score | 391 | 526 |
| FSA numeracy score | 355 | 530 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 392 | 526 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 381 | 530 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 390 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 330 | – |
| city or town | Quesnel | Fort Nelson |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •G W Carlson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (89.7 vs 3.3).
- •Barlow Creek Elementary is the larger school with 347 students compared with 346.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barlow Creek Elementary better than G W Carlson Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), G W Carlson Elementary ranks higher (89.7 vs 3.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barlow Creek Elementary and G W Carlson Elementary?
About 644 km in a straight line, between Quesnel and Fort Nelson in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Barlow Creek Elementary: 347. G W Carlson Elementary: 346. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Barlow Creek Elementary and G W Carlson Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Barlow Creek Elementary is 1240th of 1,275 and G W Carlson Elementary is 113th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).