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David Oppenheimer Elementary
About
David Oppenheimer Elementary is located at 2421 Scarboro Ave, Vancouver, BC V5P 2L5. The school serves families in the River District and surrounding Fraserview areas, and describes a diverse K–7 community focused on academic achievement and community involvement, with strong parental involvement and access to outdoor learning next to Bobolink Park.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Vancouver)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 713-4570
Email: sburke@vsb.bc.ca
Principal: Shannon Burke
Programs and Services
"Music / Band" Oppenheimer highlights an extensive music/band program as a school strength. "Athletics and extracurricular sports" The school notes that athletics teachers offer after-school sports experiences for a variety of grade levels. "Student support / special education" The school qualifies as an Enhanced Services School and notes added resources such as a Literacy Enhancement teacher and a Community Schools Team (CST) Youth and Family Worker to support students and families (including attendance, food security, and social-emotional well-being). It also notes access to the VSB Food for Schools free lunch program. "Meal programs" The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) organizes a hot lunch program for students through Munch-a-Lunch. "Before- and after-school care" The school lists the Sparetime before and after school program, and the David Thompson after school program.
School Culture and Expectations
The school’s Code of Conduct is summarized by the acronym “Orcas: Respect, Caring and Safe.” The school also emphasizes providing a safe and orderly learning environment and a nurturing environment where students can thrive academically and socially.
Enrollment
The school reports a current enrollment of 425 students (Kindergarten to Grade 7).
Location
Site: www.vsb.bc.ca/david-oppenheimer
Phone: 604 713-4570
Address: 2421 Scarboro Ave, Vancouver, BC V5P 2L5
David Oppenheimer Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of David Oppenheimer Elementary
47.93
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 48 - above the district public school average of 46, ahead by 2 points.
Literacy: 44
Numeracy: 52
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
63.43
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 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.
76.34
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 25 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
75.98
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 23 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 44, numeracy is 52, and overall is 48.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 34 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 52, while literacy is lowest at 44.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 27 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 44 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 48, student commitment to learning is 63, critical thinking is 76, and college and career readiness is 76.
The strongest current area is Critical Thinking at 76, while Academic Performance is lowest at 48.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 34 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
60.53
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
73.16
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - in line with the district public school average of 74, within 0 points.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
69.39
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - in line with the district public school average of 69, within 0 points.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
76.94
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 73, Health is 69, and Work Ethic is 77.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 77, while Health is lowest at 69.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
78.16
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 28 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
85.34
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 51, ahead by 34 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
50.91
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 51 - well above the district public school average of 40, ahead by 11 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 78, Facilities and Personnel is 85, and Learning Resources is 51.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 85, while Learning Resources is lowest at 51.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 28 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
72.37
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - above the district public school average of 70, ahead by 3 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
79.99
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - in line with the district public school average of 81, within 1 point.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
67.05
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - in line with the district public school average of 68, 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 80 and Safety is 67.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 80, while Safety is lowest at 67.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
72.61
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the district public school average of 65, ahead by 7 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 17 points since 2019/2020.