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Godson Elementary
About
Godson Elementary is located at 33130 Bevan Ave, Abbotsford, BC V2S 1T6. The school’s mission is to inspire students to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitude needed to participate in a changing society by creating a safe and challenging learning environment.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Abbotsford)
Education language: The sources provided do not state the language(s) used for core instruction at Godson Elementary, and they do not describe a school-based immersion or bilingual program at this school. The district site information included on this website references Early French Immersion (Kindergarten entry) and Late French Immersion (Grade 6 entry) as Abbotsford School District programs, but the sources do not confirm that these programs are offered at Godson Elementary.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 604 853-8374
Email: tyler.baruta@abbyschools.ca
Principal: Tyler Baruta
Education Languages
The sources provided do not state the language(s) used for core instruction at Godson Elementary, and they do not describe a school-based immersion or bilingual program at this school. The district site information included on this website references Early French Immersion (Kindergarten entry) and Late French Immersion (Grade 6 entry) as Abbotsford School District programs, but the sources do not confirm that these programs are offered at Godson Elementary.
Programs and Services
StrongStart (early learning) StrongStart BC is a free, drop-in early learning program for preschool-aged children, attended with a parent or caregiver. Childcare (before-and-after school) Godson Elementary offers the Seamless Day Childcare pilot program, with certified early childhood educators providing before-and-after school care and support in kindergarten classrooms. The program is offered to Godson students (noted for Kindergarten to Grade 2 and also stated as Kindergarten to Grade 5 in the source), with contact information provided on the school website. Student support / learning support The school website lists a district Parent Series session on “Learning Support in Our Schools,” describing learning supports available in schools across the district and guidance on accessing supports. Athletics and extracurricular sports - After School Sports Activities
School Culture and Expectations
Godson Elementary emphasizes a “safe and challenging learning environment” as part of its mission. The school also acknowledges that the Abbotsford School District is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Semá:th First Nation and Máthxwi First Nation, and notes respect for Indigenous Nations as the original caretakers of the land.
Location
Godson Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Godson Elementary
29.19
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 29 - well below the district public school average of 41, trailing by 12 points.
Literacy: 28
Numeracy: 30
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
60.15
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 60 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 12 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
64.32
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 64 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 16 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
74.67
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 24 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 28, numeracy is 30, and overall is 29.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 2 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 30, while literacy is lowest at 28.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 6 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved 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 29, student commitment to learning is 60, critical thinking is 64, and college and career readiness is 75.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 75, while Academic Performance is lowest at 29.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, declined 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
59.62
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well below the district public school average of 68, trailing by 9 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
59.08
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - well below the district public school average of 65, trailing by 6 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
69.81
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well below the district public school average of 77, trailing by 7 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 60, Health is 59, and Work Ethic is 70.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 70, while Health is lowest at 59.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 7 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
40.15
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 40 - in line with the district public school average of 42, within 1 point.
Instructional resources are rated at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 40.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 4 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
46.77
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 47 - well below the district public school average of 59, trailing by 12 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
68.85
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well below the district public school average of 80, trailing by 11 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
52.65
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 9 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 69 and Safety is 53.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 69, while Safety is lowest at 53.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 10 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
50.00
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the district public school average of 64, trailing by 14 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 50.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 14 points since 2019/2020.