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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.
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
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.
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.
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).
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Academic Performance
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.
Student Commitment to Learning
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.
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.
College and Career Readiness
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.
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.
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.
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Academic Performance
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.
Student Commitment to Learning
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.
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.
College and Career Readiness
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.
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.
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.
Academic Performance
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 56 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 6 points.
Literacy: 53
Numeracy: 60
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
Student Commitment to Learning
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 70 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 15 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 62 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
College and Career Readiness
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 67 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
School year trend view: Grade 4. In 2024-2025, literacy is 53, numeracy is 60, and overall is 56.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 11 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 60, while literacy is lowest at 53.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 9 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 12 points since 2019-2020.
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 56, student commitment to learning is 70, critical thinking is 62, and college and career readiness is 67.
The strongest current area is Student Commitment to Learning at 70, while Academic Performance is lowest at 56.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 11 points since 2020-2021.
Academic Performance
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 overall score: 61 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 11 points.
Literacy: 56
Numeracy: 67
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
Student Commitment to Learning
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 69 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 13 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 81 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 25 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
College and Career Readiness
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 68 - 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.
School year trend view: Grade 7. In 2024-2025, literacy is 56, numeracy is 67, and overall is 61.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 15 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 67, while literacy is lowest at 56.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 9 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 21 points since 2019-2020.
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 61, student commitment to learning is 69, critical thinking is 81, and college and career readiness is 68.
The strongest current area is Critical Thinking at 81, while Academic Performance is lowest at 61.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 points since 2019-2020.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 68 - below the district public school average of 70, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 67 - in line with the district public school average of 68, within 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 72 - below the district public school average of 76, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting work habits are an area to strengthen.
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 68, Health is 67, and Work Ethic is 72.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 72, while Health is lowest at 67.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2020/2021.
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 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.
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 70, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 77 - well above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 9 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 82 - well above the district public school average of 76, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting productive day-to-day learning habits.
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 76, Health is 77, and Work Ethic is 82.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 82, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 76.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 19 points since 2020/2021.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 50 - above the district public school average of 47, ahead by 3 points.
Instructional resources are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting students and families see stronger learning supports in place.
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 50.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2020/2021.
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 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.
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 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.
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 58 - well above the district public school average of 47, ahead by 12 points.
Instructional resources are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting students and families see stronger learning supports in place.
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 90, Facilities and Personnel is 85, and Learning Resources is 58.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 90, while Learning Resources is lowest at 58.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 36 points since 2020/2021.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 50 - well below the district public school average of 61, trailing by 11 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 76 - below the district public school average of 79, trailing by 4 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 58 - well below the district public school average of 65, trailing by 7 points.
Students report a weaker sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, making this an area that deserves close attention.
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 76 and Safety is 58.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 76, while Safety is lowest at 58.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 5 points since 2020/2021.
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 64 - above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 3 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 86 - well above the district public school average of 79, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 65, ahead by 11 points.
Students report a stronger sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, suggesting the school environment feels more secure and supportive.
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 86 and Safety is 76.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 86, while Safety is lowest at 76.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 36 points since 2019/2020.
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.
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.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 59 - well below the district public school average of 65, 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.
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 59.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2020/2021.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 81 - well above the district public school average of 65, ahead by 16 points.
Teachers are rated more positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting a relative strength.
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 81.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 21 points since 2020/2021.