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Ladner Elementary
About
École Ladner Elementary is located at 5016 44 Ave, Delta, BC V4K 1C1. The school welcomes families to Ladner Elementary and highlights key areas of school life and learning through its Programs pages, including French Immersion, athletics, and music.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Delta)
Education language: Ladner Elementary offers French Immersion, and the district provides both Early French Immersion (Kindergarten to Grade 12) and Late French Immersion (Grade 6 to Grade 12). The district notes students do not need prior French experience to enroll in French Immersion. (The sources provided do not explicitly state the core language(s) of instruction for the non-immersion program at this school.)
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 946-4158
Email: ladner.elem@deltaschools.ca
Principal: Stephanie Matheson
Education Languages
Ladner Elementary offers French Immersion, and the district provides both Early French Immersion (Kindergarten to Grade 12) and Late French Immersion (Grade 6 to Grade 12). The district notes students do not need prior French experience to enroll in French Immersion. (The sources provided do not explicitly state the core language(s) of instruction for the non-immersion program at this school.)
Programs and Services
French Immersion French Immersion is available at Ladner Elementary, with district information outlining Early French Immersion (K–12) and Late French Immersion (6–12) and an application/enrolment process. Athletics and extracurricular sports Student support / special education Delta School District’s Inclusive Learning department describes inclusion as valuing all learners and providing accessible learning experiences, targeted support, and meaningful opportunities so learners can achieve their goals. The district also provides an Inclusive Learning Caregiver Handbook as a resource for families.
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Track and field
- School-wide sports day
School Culture and Expectations
Ladner Elementary’s athletics programming emphasizes sportsmanship, teamwork, and fair play, with skill development and opportunities that build belonging, purpose, and accomplishment. At the district level, Inclusive Learning describes inclusion as a mindset that values all learners as individuals and focuses on accessible learning experiences, targeted supports, and meaningful opportunities for student success.
Enrollment
For French Immersion, the district requires families to complete an application as part of the enrolment process and encourages parents to attend a French Immersion parent information meeting. The district’s French Immersion page outlines how to apply online and notes that successful applicants must complete registration at the French Immersion school and provide required documentation.
Location
Ladner Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Ladner Elementary
41.61
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 42 - in line with the district public school average of 41, within 0 points.
Literacy: 39
Numeracy: 45
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
62.88
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
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 engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
69.28
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 19 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
80.54
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 28 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 39, numeracy is 45, and overall is 42.
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 39.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 4 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 8 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 42, student commitment to learning is 63, critical thinking is 69, and college and career readiness is 81.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 81, while Academic Performance is lowest at 42.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 6 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
55.42
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - below the district public school average of 58, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
71.93
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - above the district public school average of 69, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
68.63
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - in line with the district public school average of 68, within 0 points.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
76.76
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - in line with the district public school average of 76, within 0 points.
Students report effort, persistence, and responsibility at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 72, Health is 69, and Work Ethic is 77.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 77, while Health is lowest at 69.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
79.76
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the district public school average of 53, 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.
87.27
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 87 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 31 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
49.83
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well above the district public school average of 43, ahead by 7 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 80, Facilities and Personnel is 87, and Learning Resources is 50.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 87, while Learning Resources is lowest at 50.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 31 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
53.16
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - well below the district public school average of 60, trailing by 7 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
78.52
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - in line with the district public school average of 80, within 1 point.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
65.60
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - in line with the district public school average of 66, 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 79 and Safety is 66.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 79, while Safety is lowest at 66.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 6 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
60.70
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well below the district public school average of 67, 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 61.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 2 points since 2019/2020.