Ok Mission Family
Community Population: 19,966 (2019)
Student Population (0-17): 4,339 (2019)
Student Enrolment: 3,111 (2019)
Schools: 3 Elementary, 1 Middle and 1 Secondary
The Ok Mission is a high growth area in Kelowna. The area continues to see growth. The opening of Canyon Falls Middle School in 2019 and the grade reconfiguration to K-5, 6-8 and 9-12 have created space in elementary schools.
OK Mission Family of Schools
Births
Births have leveled out the last three years and projections anticipate the same birth levels
Youth Population
The area is projected to have a steady level of youth population.
Residential Development
The Mission Area continues to developed. The Thompson Flat area is working on the its Area Structure Plan and is going through the City's application process. The full build out is expecting up to 1,200 residential units.
Key Issue Areas
Canyon Falls Middle School is projected to reach 800 students
Thompson Flats Area Structure Plan should have a school site designated in its future planning
The future of Bellevue Creek Elementary school and site (educational programs, lease space, repurpose for school)
Popularity of French Immersion Program and impact on Dorothea Walker Elementary
Short Term (0-5 years)
Develop solutions for the portable annex at Okanagan Mission
Review the portable demand for the area
Long Term (5-15 years)
Assess future demand and use of school sites in the area including Crawford Estates site, Bellevue Creek, new site potential in Thompson Flats neighbourhood