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Spul'u'kwuks Elementary
About
Spul'u'kwuks Elementary is located at 5999 Blanshard Dr, Richmond, BC V7C 5V4. The school’s website shares school and district updates for families, including newsletters, Spring Break information, emergency preparedness guidance, and community announcements.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Richmond)
Education language: The district notes that schools provide English Language Learning (ELL) support, including for international students. No school-specific language of instruction or immersion/bilingual program is described in the provided sources.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 303-5100
Email: spulukwuks@sd38.bc.ca
Principal: Elaine Stapleton
Education Languages
The district notes that schools provide English Language Learning (ELL) support, including for international students. No school-specific language of instruction or immersion/bilingual program is described in the provided sources.
Programs and Services
Student support / English Language Learning (ELL) The district describes providing English Language Learning support for students, including international students. Early learning (ages 0–5) The district offers StrongStart BC, a free early learning program for children aged 0 to 5 who attend with a parent/caregiver. The district also provides a directory of licensed child care operators located on school grounds.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Richmond School District provides school bus transportation for eligible students and limited courtesy riders under Board Policy 520. Eligibility is based on distance from a student’s catchment school (K–3: more than 4.0 km; Grades 4–12: more than 4.8 km), and some students with disabilities/diverse abilities may qualify for transportation assistance. Families apply online; schedules are emailed about one week before school starts in September. For help, families can contact the Transportation Department (604-668-7838, transportation@sd38.bc.ca).
Location
Spul'u'kwuks Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Spul'u'kwuks Elementary
58.98
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 59 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 8 points.
Literacy: 54
Numeracy: 63
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
69.72
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 14 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
71.23
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 15 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
67.34
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 11 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 54, numeracy is 63, and overall is 59.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 13 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 63, while literacy is lowest at 54.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 9 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 17 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 59, student commitment to learning is 70, critical thinking is 71, and college and career readiness is 67.
The strongest current area is Critical Thinking at 71, while Academic Performance is lowest at 59.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 13 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
60.00
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - below the district public school average of 62, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
72.19
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - above the district public school average of 70, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
71.95
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
77.17
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 1 point.
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 72, and Work Ethic is 77.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 77, while Health is lowest at 72.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
90.00
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 90 - well above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 31 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
85.11
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 85 - well above the district public school average of 62, ahead by 23 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
53.98
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 54 - well above the district public school average of 47, 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 90, Facilities and Personnel is 85, and Learning Resources is 54.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 90, while Learning Resources is lowest at 54.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 36 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
56.77
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - below the district public school average of 61, trailing by 4 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
80.99
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - above the district public school average of 79, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
67.13
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - above the district public school average of 65, ahead by 2 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 81 and Safety is 67.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 81, while Safety is lowest at 67.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 27 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
69.87
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well above the district public school average of 65, ahead by 5 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 70.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 points since 2020/2021.