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James Ardiel Elementary
About
James Ardiel Elementary is located at 13751 112 Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 2G4. The school highlights a range of student activities and after-school opportunities, and shares school learning plans through its “Student Learning Plan” documents.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Surrey)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 588-3021
Email: jamesardiel@surreyschools.ca
Principal: Jen Barker
Programs and Services
After-school programs (Surrey Community-Schools Partnership) James Ardiel offers several structured (non drop-in) after-school programs in partnership with the Surrey Community-Schools Partnership, with registration at the beginning of each term. Offerings listed for Fall 2024 include Empower Media (Grade 5; digital literacy and responsible digital citizenship), Canucks for Kids (Grades 6/7; floor and street hockey skills plus leadership/character development), and BLAST Senior (Grades 6/7; activities supporting physical literacy, healthy living, and social-emotional skills). Athletics and extracurricular sports - Floor/street hockey (Canucks for Kids program) Student support / inclusive education Surrey Schools’ Student Support (Inclusive Education) team describes districtwide services designed to create supportive, inclusive, and caring learning communities, especially for students with exceptional learning needs. Supports include coordinating specialized supports, helping school teams with educational planning, and providing professional learning and resources (spanning early learning through Grade 12).
School Culture and Expectations
Surrey Schools’ Student Support (Inclusive Education) team states a district commitment to inclusive, equitable, and meaningful educational experiences for all students. The department emphasizes embracing diversity and collaboration, with a focus on supportive and caring learning communities so students—especially those with exceptional learning needs—can reach their full potential.
Enrollment
James Ardiel provides an Admissions area with School Registration information. For district elementary schools, kindergarten registration is described as taking place online through Surrey Schools, with families directed to the district’s registration page and required documents list; families are also advised to register early whether enrolling in their catchment school or applying for a Program of Choice lottery.
Location
Site: www.surreyschools.ca/jamesardiel
Phone: 604 588-3021
Address: 13751 112 Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 2G4
James Ardiel Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of James Ardiel Elementary
33.76
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 34 - well below the district public school average of 40, trailing by 6 points.
Literacy: 34
Numeracy: 34
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
60.06
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
62.83
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 13 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
77.30
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the district public school average of 52, 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: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2024-2025, literacy is 34, numeracy is 34, and overall is 34.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 17 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 34, while numeracy is lowest at 34.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 12 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 22 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 34, student commitment to learning is 60, critical thinking is 63, and college and career readiness is 77.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 77, while Academic Performance is lowest at 34.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 14 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
82.35
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - well above the district public school average of 64, ahead by 18 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
60.99
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well below the district public school average of 71, trailing by 10 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
63.76
Health
Health
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 physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
69.74
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well below the district public school average of 78, trailing by 8 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 61, Health is 64, and Work Ethic is 70.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 70, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 61.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 14 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
60.71
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 4 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
65.48
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 4 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
42.68
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 43 - well below the district public school average of 49, trailing by 6 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 61, Facilities and Personnel is 65, and Learning Resources is 43.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 65, while Learning Resources is lowest at 43.
Facilities and Personnel shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 11 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
71.34
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the district public school average of 62, ahead by 9 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
70.84
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well below the district public school average of 81, trailing by 10 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
58.08
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - well below the district public school average of 67, 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 71 and Safety is 58.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 71, while Safety is lowest at 58.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 12 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
56.64
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 68, trailing by 12 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. 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 9 points since 2019/2020.