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Ross Elementary
About
Ross Elementary is located at 2451 Ross Rd, Abbotsford, BC V4X 1J3. The school describes itself as a rural elementary school in scenic West Abbotsford with a strong focus on academics, fine arts, technology, student leadership, and athletics. Ross emphasizes partnering with parents and the surrounding community to help all students succeed.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Abbotsford)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 604 856-6079
Email: kristen.vogel@abbyschools.ca
Principal: Kristen Vogel
Programs and Services
Athletics and extracurricular sports Student leadership Ross highlights leadership as a major focus, with opportunities such as office helpers, classroom monitors, assembly leaders, crossing guards, and teacher helpers. Technology Ross reports a focus on technology to support learning, including wireless access, classroom computer networking, a Computer on Wheels (laptops on a rolling cart), and classroom equipment such as wall-mounted TVs, document cameras, and projectors. Clubs Ross lists clubs including a Gymnastics Club (after school for Kindergarten to Grade 3 beginning in April) and a Hockey Club (daily at lunch for all grades).
- Volleyball
- Handball
- Track
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Cross-country
School Culture and Expectations
Ross emphasizes strong partnerships with parents and the surrounding community, and a schoolwide commitment to helping students achieve academic, athletic, and community success. 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, expressing respect for Indigenous Nations’ longstanding relationships to the land.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Families can apply/register for bussing using the school’s “Bussing Registration” link. At the district level, transportation is available for eligible students, and families are directed to contact school.bus@abbyschools.ca with questions. The district notes walk limits for fee-free eligibility (elementary: 3.2 km) and provides a school bus code of conduct, emphasizing that bus behaviour is expected to match classroom behaviour for safety.
Location
Ross Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Ross Elementary
44.64
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 45 - above the district public school average of 41, ahead by 3 points.
Literacy: 44
Numeracy: 45
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
70.34
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 48, ahead by 22 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
65.52
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 66 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 17 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
76.72
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 77 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 26 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 44, numeracy is 45, and overall is 45.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 2 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 45, while literacy is lowest at 44.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable 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 45, student commitment to learning is 70, critical thinking is 66, and college and career readiness is 77.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 77, while Academic Performance is lowest at 45.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 13 points since 2021-2022.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
62.64
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well below the district public school average of 68, trailing by 6 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
61.28
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - below the district public school average of 65, trailing by 4 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
72.40
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - below the district public school average of 77, trailing by 5 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 63, Health is 61, and Work Ethic is 72.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 72, while Health is lowest at 61.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
43.32
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 43 - above the district public school average of 42, ahead by 2 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 43.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 5 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
76.90
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - below the district public school average of 80, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
54.24
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 54 - well below the district public school average of 61, trailing by 7 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 54.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 77, while Safety is lowest at 54.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 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, was broadly stable since 2019/2020.