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Strathcona Elementary
About
Strathcona Elementary is located at 46375 Strathcona Rd, Chilliwack, BC V2P 3T1. The school highlights a long history—founded in 1909 and named after Lord Strathcona—and describes itself as the home of the “Stars” for more than 100 years.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Chilliwack)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 604 792-9301
Email: michael_kotanko@sd33.bc.ca
Principal: Michael Kotanko
Programs and Services
"Counselling" The school lists a school counsellor (Ms. Marissa Moens). "Student support" The school lists a support staff team on its website. "Breakfast Club" The school notes that Breakfast Club opens at 8:10am for students who arrive before general supervision begins. "StrongStart" The school lists StrongStart running Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30–11:30am, with registration directed through the district registration page. "Physical Education activities" The school notes inline skating during PE for Grades 1–5 and an upcoming ice-skating field trip for Grades 1–5, with helmets required.
School Culture and Expectations
During instructional hours, the school asks all visitors (including for volunteering and early pick-ups) to sign in at the office, and it asks families not to bypass the office and go directly to classrooms. For early pick-ups, families are asked to sign students out at the office and wait there unless given permission to go to the classroom. The school also reminds families that students must have clean indoor shoes for classroom and gym use, and to dress for outdoor play in winter weather.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
For drop-off and pick-up, the school asks families to park only in designated “visitor” spots and not to leave vehicles in the drop-off/pick-up lane. The school is an Idle Free Zone and asks drivers to turn off vehicles while waiting. Families are asked not to use staff parking spots for pick-up/drop-off, to enter the parking lot from the East end and exit from the West end, and to always use crosswalks. The school also requests that children not arrive before supervision begins (8:09/8:10am), unless supervised by an adult or attending Breakfast Club.
Enrollment
The school’s reminders include a link for kindergarten registration through the district’s online form system and also point families to the district registration page for StrongStart registration.
Location
Site: strathcona.sd33.bc.ca/
Phone: 604 792-9301
Address: 46375 Strathcona Rd, Chilliwack, BC V2P 3T1
Strathcona Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Strathcona Elementary
46.84
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 47 - in line with the district public school average of 46, within 1 point.
Literacy: 43
Numeracy: 51
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
71.67
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 72 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 18 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
72.78
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 73 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 20 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
83.33
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 83 - well above the district public school average of 55, ahead by 28 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: Grade 4. In 2024-2025, literacy is 43, numeracy is 51, and overall is 47.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 7 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 51, while literacy is lowest at 43.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 4 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 10 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 47, student commitment to learning is 72, critical thinking is 73, and college and career readiness is 83.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 83, while Academic Performance is lowest at 47.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 7 points since 2019-2020.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
63.91
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - below the district public school average of 66, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
65.71
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - above the district public school average of 64, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
79.53
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - above the district public school average of 75, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting productive day-to-day learning habits.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 64, Health is 66, and Work Ethic is 80.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 80, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 64.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 20 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
48.00
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - well below the district public school average of 54, trailing by 6 points.
Instructional resources are rated less positively than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen access or quality.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 48.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 24 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
50.00
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - below the district public school average of 52, trailing by 2 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
83.41
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the district public school average of 78, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
65.10
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 6 points.
Students report a stronger sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, suggesting the school environment feels more secure and supportive.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 83 and Safety is 65.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 83, while Safety is lowest at 65.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 17 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
55.95
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - in line with the district public school average of 55, within 1 point.
Teachers are rated for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 56.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 2 points since 2021/2022.