Valley Central Public School

School Board: Lakehead DSB · Slate River · Public · English

EQAO Performance Overview (2023-2024)

8.8 Overall Score (2023-2024)
#205 Ontario Rank (2023-2024)
#4 / 23 Board Rank (2023-2024)
#1 / 1 City Rank (2023-2024)
245 Enrollment (2023-2024)
+0.2 ↑ 3-Year Change

EQAO Score History

School YearScore (out of 10)
2023-20248.8
2022-20238.4
2021-20228.6

EQAO Subject Scores (2023-2024) — % Meeting Provincial Standard

Gr 3 Reading
100%
Gr 3 Writing
92%
Gr 3 Math
100%
Gr 6 Reading
91%
Gr 6 Writing
87%
Gr 6 Math
57%

School Information

Elementary School in Slate River

Valley Central Public School is a public elementary school in Slate River, Ontario, operated by Lakehead DSB.

Families researching schools near Slate River can use this profile to review EQAO scores, Ontario rank, local rank, board context, demographics, address and contact details.

Student Demographics (2023-2024)

Receiving Special Education Services
10%
Parents Without Post-Secondary Education
5%

Source: Ontario Ministry of Education — School Information and Student Demographics (2023-2024)

Staff Salaries (2024 Sunshine List) — School Board: Lakehead DSB

The following salary data is for all employees earning $100,000+ at Lakehead DSB, the school board that operates Valley Central Public School.

525 Employees Earning $100K+ (2024)
$129,509 Average Salary (2024)
$132,324 Median Salary (2024)

2024 Salary Breakdown by Role

RoleCountAvg Salary
Teachers454$127,112
Principals & Vice-Principals39$151,740
Management & Specialists21$135,797
Senior Administration5$165,865
Administrative Support3$106,430
Facilities & Maintenance1$110,502
Other Staff1$142,242
Student Support Services1$112,567

Top 5 Earners at This School Board (2024)

NameTitle2024 Salary
Sherri-Lynne PharandDirector$237,098
Jane LowerSuperintendent of Education$189,298
Jenny FentonManager of Human Resources and Payroll$178,342
Kirsti AlaksaSuperintendent of Business$177,205
Michelle ProbizanskiSuperintendent of Education$176,098

Source: Ontario Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act — 2024 Data. Includes employees earning $100,000 or more.

School Budget (2024-2025 Fiscal Year) — School Board: Lakehead DSB

Financial data from Lakehead DSB, the school board responsible for Valley Central Public School.

$164.8M School Board Revenue (2024-2025)
$165.5M School Board Expenses (2024-2025)
$25,706 Per-Student Funding (2024-2025)

Estimated School Budget (2024-2025)

$6.3M Based on 245 students (3% of school board enrollment)

⚠️ Estimate calculated as school enrollment share × school board total expenses. Actual allocations may differ.

Source: Ontario Ministry of Education — School Board Financial Reports (Revised Estimates, Fiscal Year 2024-2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the EQAO score for Valley Central Public School (2023-2024)?

Valley Central Public School has an overall EQAO performance score of 8.8 out of 10 for the 2023-2024 school year, based on Grade 3 & 6 reading, writing, and math assessments.

What is the ranking of Valley Central Public School in Ontario (2023-2024)?

Valley Central Public School is ranked #205 out of 4,061 public elementary schools in Ontario for the 2023-2024 school year.

What is the address of Valley Central Public School?

The address of Valley Central Public School is 563 Candy Mountain Drive 6, Slate River, Ontario, P7J0B8.

What school board does Valley Central Public School belong to?

Valley Central Public School belongs to Lakehead DSB, its publicly funded school board, located in Slate River, Ontario.

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