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Chilliwack Central Elementary Community
About
Chilliwack Central Elementary Community is located at 9435 Young Rd, Chilliwack, BC V2P 4S7. The school describes working with community members and agencies to provide respectful, inclusive programming and services that support families and children during and after the school day.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Chilliwack)
Education language: The provided sources do not state the language(s) used for core instruction at Chilliwack Central Elementary Community, and they do not describe any immersion/bilingual program offered at this school. The district offers French Immersion and also provides support for English Language Learners (ELL) at the district level, but school-specific language supports are not described in the sources.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 604 792-8537
Email: donna_arnold@sd33.bc.ca
Principal: Donna Arnold
Education Languages
The provided sources do not state the language(s) used for core instruction at Chilliwack Central Elementary Community, and they do not describe any immersion/bilingual program offered at this school. The district offers French Immersion and also provides support for English Language Learners (ELL) at the district level, but school-specific language supports are not described in the sources.
Programs and Services
Early learning / preschool Central Sockeye Preschool is a licensed early learning hub offering morning and afternoon classes Monday through Thursday. The preschool participates in the Child Care Operating Fund and accepts the Affordable Child Care Benefit. Family support / early years programming Downtown Family Place is a drop-in centre for families with children from birth to age 6, offering play-based learning to help parents and children build healthy attachment. Athletics and extracurricular sports Arts / enrichment Afterschool programs may also include karate and art classes (some free or reduced cost), offered throughout the school year. Attendance reporting (district) The district uses SafeArrival (SchoolMessenger) for reporting student absences via app, website, or a toll-free phone number.
- Soccer (afterschool)
- Basketball (afterschool)
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The district transportation department notes that all riders must register each year in order to receive a valid bus pass for the current school year. The district also emphasizes that safe transportation requires cooperation among students, parents, drivers, teachers, and school administrators.
Enrollment
For district program applications (including French Immersion), the district directs families to register online at https://sd33.bc.ca/registration. (The provided sources do not include school-specific enrollment steps for Chilliwack Central Elementary Community.)
Location
Chilliwack Central Elementary Community Reviews
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Academic Learning of Chilliwack Central Elementary Community
36.60
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 37 - well below the district public school average of 46, trailing by 9 points.
Literacy: 37
Numeracy: 36
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
70.42
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 70 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 17 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
69.76
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 70 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 17 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
85.48
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 85 - well above the district public school average of 55, ahead by 30 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 37, numeracy is 36, and overall is 37.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 8 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 37, while numeracy is lowest at 36.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 8 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 7 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 37, student commitment to learning is 70, critical thinking is 70, and college and career readiness is 85.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 85, while Academic Performance is lowest at 37.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 19 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
70.16
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - above the district public school average of 66, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
63.68
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - in line with the district public school average of 64, within 0 points.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
76.11
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - above the district public school average of 75, ahead by 2 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 70, Health is 64, and Work Ethic is 76.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 76, while Health is lowest at 64.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
51.04
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 51 - below the district public school average of 54, trailing by 3 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 51.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2019/2020.
School Culture
45.16
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 45 - well below the province public school average of 54, trailing by 9 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
76.69
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - in line with the district public school average of 78, within 1 point.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
52.80
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - well below the district public school average of 59, trailing by 6 points.
Students report a weaker sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, making this an area that deserves close attention.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 77 and Safety is 53.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 77, while Safety is lowest at 53.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
51.79
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - below the district public school average of 55, trailing by 3 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
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 52.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2019/2020.