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Captain James Cook Elementary
About
Captain James Cook Elementary is located at 3340 54th Ave E, Vancouver, BC V5S 1Z3. The school describes a community grounded in the shared commitment to “Take care of ourselves, take care of others and take care of this place,” while working toward reconciliation on the ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. The school highlights decolonizing practices, literacy growth, and student participation and leadership across the school community.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Vancouver)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 713-4828
Email: gkong@vsb.bc.ca
Principal: Gowa Kong
Programs and Services
Student support / special education Cook Elementary describes a range of supports for students with diverse needs, including resource teachers and student support workers. The school also receives Community School Team (CST) Enhanced Services, including a full-time Youth & Family Worker and after-school programming support. The school also notes food security supports such as a Weekly Grocery program and Lunch Program. Literacy support The school highlights a focus on literacy and notes supports including a District Literacy Teacher, one-to-one readers, the Early Intervention Model, and Reading Recovery programming. Early years family program Cook Elementary has a StrongStart Centre for families with children ages 0–5 that operates daily every morning at the school. Arts and enrichment The school notes additional programs such as Arts Umbrella, plus clubs and activities like art-focused offerings (e.g., Art Club and Arts & Crafts). Athletics and extracurricular sports
- Basketball
- Cross-country
- Volleyball
- Track and field
School Culture and Expectations
The school’s Code of Conduct emphasizes: “Take care of yourself, take care of others, take care of this place,” with the goal of maintaining a safe, respectful learning environment and helping students become responsible global citizens who recognize the uniqueness of self and others. The code states that racism and discrimination will not be tolerated, and that students must not discriminate based on protected grounds under the BC Human Rights Code (including race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, and disability). The school also notes restorative approaches to discipline where possible, rising expectations as students mature, and guidelines limiting student use of portable electronic devices to staff-approved times.
Location
Site: www.vsb.bc.ca/captain-james-cook
Phone: 604 713-4828
Address: 3340 54th Ave E, Vancouver, BC V5S 1Z3
Captain James Cook Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Captain James Cook Elementary
50.07
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 50 - above the district public school average of 46, ahead by 4 points.
Literacy: 46
Numeracy: 54
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
63.87
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 12 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
61.35
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
76.82
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 53, ahead by 24 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 46, numeracy is 54, and overall is 50.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 45 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 54, while literacy is lowest at 46.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 41 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 57 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 50, student commitment to learning is 64, critical thinking is 61, and college and career readiness is 77.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 77, while Academic Performance is lowest at 50.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 45 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
70.37
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - below the district public school average of 74, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
64.15
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - below the district public school average of 69, 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.
70.79
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well below the district public school average of 76, trailing by 6 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 70, Health is 64, and Work Ethic is 71.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 71, while Health is lowest at 64.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 6 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
70.00
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 20 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
90.00
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 51, ahead by 39 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
46.00
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 46 - well above the district public school average of 40, ahead by 6 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 70, Facilities and Personnel is 90, and Learning Resources is 46.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 90, while Learning Resources is lowest at 46.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 20 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
58.33
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 70, 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.
74.49
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well below the district public school average of 81, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
64.20
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - below the district public school average of 68, trailing by 4 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 74 and Safety is 64.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 74, while Safety is lowest at 64.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
58.60
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - well below the district public school average of 65, trailing by 7 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 59.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 6 points since 2022/2023.