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Prince Charles Elementary
About
Prince Charles Elementary is located at 35410 Mckee Rd, Abbotsford, BC V3G 3B1. The school describes itself as a K–Grade 5 school (“Home of the Royals”) that values Respect, Empathy, Integrity, Honesty, and Excellence, and highlights frequent theme days, special events, and technology. The school reports 265 students enrolled in 12 divisions.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Abbotsford)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 604 852-9323
Email: paul.allanson@abbyschools.ca
Principal: Paul Allanson
Programs and Services
Food / nutrition programs Students participate in the Fruit and Vegetable Nutrition Program, where each month they receive a BC-grown fruit or vegetable snack during class time. The program focuses on increasing consumption of local produce and awareness of health benefits and safe handling practices; students also receive milk monthly. After-school programs The school lists after-school programming offered through the Abbotsford Community School Society, including a Floor Hockey program (Grades 4–5) and a Multi Sports program (Grades 1–2), with registration provided via linked flyers. Before & after school care Child care options include Hand-in-Hand Daycare (ages 0–5) and Hand-in-Hand Before & After School Care (school-aged children) located at Prince Charles. The page also lists additional providers that transport children to/from Prince Charles (Xtreme Talent Dance, Sun Hang Do Abbotsford Child Care, and Kid’s Club Childcare Centre). Leadership / student leadership opportunities Prince Charles offers multiple student leadership teams (plus Grade 5 Helpers), including Assembly Crew, Green Team, Kindness Krew, Library Leaders, Student Council, and Tech Team, with responsibilities ranging from assemblies and school recycling/composting to library support, spirit days, and helping manage school iPads. Indigenous education support The school shares a land acknowledgement and describes district commitments to addressing historical and ongoing injustices toward Indigenous Peoples through teaching and community engagement. The school notes an Indigenous Support Worker who provides in-class literacy support and cultural presentations. Student support / learning support (district) The school site includes information about a district parent session on Learning Support Services, focused on learning supports available in schools and how families can access them.
School Culture and Expectations
The school identifies its core values as Respect, Empathy, Integrity, Honesty, and Excellence. The school also emphasizes community-building through theme days, spirit days, and special events. The school’s Indigenous education page describes a commitment to renewing respectful relationships with Indigenous communities and providing inclusive cultural learning opportunities.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school lists several third-party child care/providers that offer transportation to/from Prince Charles (Xtreme Talent Dance, Sun Hang Do Abbotsford Child Care, and Kid’s Club Childcare Centre). No on-site drop-off/pick-up, bussing, parking, or active transportation details were provided in the sources.
Enrollment
The school website includes a “Kindergarten Registration 2026” item, but no registration steps or requirements are included in the provided source text.
Location
Site: princecharles.abbyschools.ca/
Phone: 604 852-9323
Address: 35410 Mckee Rd, Abbotsford, BC V3G 3B1
Prince Charles Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Prince Charles Elementary
44.72
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.
64.98
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 65 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 17 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
63.37
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 63 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 15 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
76.14
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 76 - 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 declined by 4 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 declined by 11 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 45, student commitment to learning is 65, critical thinking is 63, and college and career readiness is 76.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 76, while Academic Performance is lowest at 45.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 8 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
63.57
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - below the district public school average of 68, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
65.87
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - 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.
72.29
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 64, Health is 66, and Work Ethic is 72.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 72, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 64.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 7 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
47.16
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 47 - well above the district public school average of 42, ahead by 6 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 47.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 2 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
60.71
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - in line with the district public school average of 59, within 1 point.
Students report an academic orientation broadly similar to comparable schools.
77.16
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - below the district public school average of 80, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
62.50
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - in line with the district public school average of 61, within 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional safety at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 62.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 77, while Safety is lowest at 62.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
57.14
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - well below the district public school average of 64, trailing by 6 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 57.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 6 points since 2019/2020.