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Alexander Elementary
About
Alexander Elementary is located at 2250 Lobban Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 3W1. The school says it believes every student has the potential to succeed and focuses on meeting diverse needs while setting high expectations in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment grounded in respect, teamwork, and a love for learning.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Abbotsford)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 604 859-3167
Email: alexander@abbyschools.ca
Principal: Tara Plantinga
Programs and Services
Early learning (StrongStart) Alexander hosts a free StrongStart BC early learning drop-in program for children from birth to five and their parents/caregivers. Activities include stories, music, and art, led by qualified early childhood educators, to support children’s early development and readiness for Kindergarten. Child care (before/after school) Hand in Hand operates a before- and after-school care program at Alexander Elementary. Student support / learning support The district highlights Learning Support Services available across schools and provides information for families on how to access learning supports. The district also recognizes the role of staff such as Educational Assistants, Youth Care Workers, International Student Liaisons, and Indigenous Support Workers in supporting students.
School Culture and Expectations
Alexander Elementary emphasizes high expectations while celebrating student individuality and meeting diverse needs. The school describes a commitment to a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where respect, teamwork, and a love for learning thrive. It also references its S.O.A.R. values as a foundation for inspiring lifelong learning and growth, and acknowledges it is on the traditional and unceded territory of the Semá:th First Nation and Máthxwi First Nation.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
For StrongStart, families are directed to enter through the outside doors at the back of the school, with signs pointing to the classroom.
Enrollment
StrongStart registration is required, and families must register online to attend the program.
Location
Alexander Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Alexander Elementary
31.71
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 32 - well below the district public school average of 41, trailing by 10 points.
Literacy: 32
Numeracy: 32
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
68.04
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 68 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 20 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
55.43
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 55 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
90.22
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 90 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 40 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 32, numeracy is 32, and overall is 32.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 9 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 32, while numeracy is lowest at 32.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 16 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy declined by 3 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 32, student commitment to learning is 68, critical thinking is 55, and college and career readiness is 90.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 90, while Academic Performance is lowest at 32.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 20 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
57.25
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - well below the district public school average of 68, trailing by 11 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
64.44
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - in line with the district public school average of 65, within 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
73.51
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - below the district public school average of 77, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting work habits are an area to strengthen.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 57, Health is 64, and Work Ethic is 74.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 74, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 57.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
54.76
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - well above the district public school average of 42, ahead by 13 points.
Instructional resources are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting students and families see stronger learning supports in place.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 55.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 7 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
62.50
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 3 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
78.80
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - in line with the district public school average of 80, within 1 point.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
52.72
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - well below the district public school average of 61, trailing by 8 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 79 and Safety is 53.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 79, 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
50.00
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the district public school average of 58, trailing by 8 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 2022/2023, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 50.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2021/2022.