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Peace Arch Elementary
About
Peace Arch Elementary is located at 15877 Roper Ave, White Rock, BC V4B 2H5. The school invites students to participate in a variety of clubs, sports, and extra-curricular activities throughout the year, including opportunities that involve meets, games, or play days with other Surrey schools.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Surrey)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 536-8711
Email: peacearch@surreyschools.ca
Principal: Abby Swansberg
Programs and Services
Student activities / clubs and sports Peace Arch Elementary offers a variety of extra-curricular activities during the school year, including both school-based sports and activities that involve events with other Surrey schools. Student support / inclusive education (district) Surrey School District’s Student Support team works with school teams, families, and community partners to create supportive, inclusive, and caring learning communities, with a focus on students with exceptional learning needs. Supports include coordinating specialized supports, assisting with educational planning, and providing professional learning and resources for schools.
Enrollment
Surrey and White Rock elementary kindergarten registration is completed online through the district. Families are directed to register at their local catchment school and can consult the district’s registration page for required documents and to confirm their neighbourhood school; families interested in a district Program of Choice are advised to register at their catchment school first and then apply through the online lottery when available.
Location
Site: www.surreyschools.ca/peacea
Phone: 604 536-8711
Address: 15877 Roper Ave, White Rock, BC V4B 2H5
Peace Arch Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Peace Arch Elementary
41.37
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 41 - above the district public school average of 40, ahead by 2 points.
Literacy: 38
Numeracy: 45
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
72.49
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 23 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
80.85
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 31 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
84.77
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 85 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 33 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 38, numeracy is 45, and overall is 41.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 16 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 45, while literacy is lowest at 38.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 10 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 23 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 41, student commitment to learning is 72, critical thinking is 81, and college and career readiness is 85.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 85, while Academic Performance is lowest at 41.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 18 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
51.56
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - well below the district public school average of 58, trailing by 6 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
78.05
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 71, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
73.64
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
82.98
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the district public school average of 78, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting productive day-to-day learning habits.
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 78, Health is 74, and Work Ethic is 83.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 83, while Health is lowest at 74.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 53 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
84.55
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 85 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 27 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
89.80
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 90 - well above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 29 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
49.32
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 49 - in line with the district public school average of 49, within 0 points.
Instructional resources are rated at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 85, Facilities and Personnel is 90, and Learning Resources is 49.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 90, while Learning Resources is lowest at 49.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 35 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
57.81
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - well below the district public school average of 68, trailing by 10 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
88.87
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 89 - well above the district public school average of 81, ahead by 8 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
76.34
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 67, ahead by 9 points.
Students report a stronger sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, suggesting the school environment feels more secure and supportive.
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 89 and Safety is 76.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 89, while Safety is lowest at 76.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 61 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
72.84
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 4 points.
Teachers are rated more positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting a relative strength.
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 73.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 points since 2020/2021.