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G T Cunningham Elementary
About
G T Cunningham Elementary is located at 2330 37th Ave E, Vancouver, BC V5R 2T3. The school describes itself as a vibrant, welcoming learning community that prioritizes students’ social-emotional and physical well-being alongside academic success, with a holistic focus on physical activity, social responsibility, and learning. Cunningham also highlights strong family involvement and an engaged Parent Advisory Council (PAC).
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Vancouver)
Education language: Cunningham reports a significant English Language Learner (ELL) population and indicates it supports English language learners as part of its community. The sources do not describe any immersion or bilingual program or specify additional languages used for core instruction.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 713-4675
Email: lpathyil@vsb.bc.ca
Principal: Lisa Pathyil
Education Languages
Cunningham reports a significant English Language Learner (ELL) population and indicates it supports English language learners as part of its community. The sources do not describe any immersion or bilingual program or specify additional languages used for core instruction.
Programs and Services
Meal programs Cunningham offers a bag lunch program provided by the school board’s Food4Schools project; families can request a registration form from the school office. Student support / special education The school lists specialty supports for students through a Primary Autism Program and an Intermediate Autism Program.
School Culture and Expectations
The school’s Code of Conduct emphasizes a safe, inclusive, equitable, welcoming, nurturing, and healthy environment, with clear expectations for respectful and responsible citizenship. The school motto is Carleton/Cunningham C.A.R.E.S. (Considerate, Accepting, Responsible and Respectful, Enthusiastic, Safe). The Code of Conduct also states racism will not be tolerated, and it highlights progressive discipline and restorative responses where appropriate.
Location
Site: www.vsb.bc.ca/george-t-cunningham
Phone: 604 713-4675
Address: 2330 37th Ave E, Vancouver, BC V5R 2T3
G T Cunningham Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of G T Cunningham Elementary
43.95
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 44 - below the district public school average of 46, trailing by 2 points.
Literacy: 43
Numeracy: 44
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
72.78
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 21 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
70.46
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 19 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
73.34
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 20 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 43, numeracy is 44, and overall is 44.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 9 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 44, while literacy is lowest at 43.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 8 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 10 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 44, student commitment to learning is 73, critical thinking is 70, and college and career readiness is 73.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 73, while Academic Performance is lowest at 44.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 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
57.14
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - below the district public school average of 60, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
74.13
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - in line with the district public school average of 74, within 1 point.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
72.15
Health
Health
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 physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
78.74
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - above the district public school average of 76, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting productive day-to-day learning habits.
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 74, Health is 72, and Work Ethic is 79.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 79, while Health is lowest at 72.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
57.84
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 8 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
78.85
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 28 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
49.98
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well above the district public school average of 40, ahead by 10 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 58, Facilities and Personnel is 79, and Learning Resources is 50.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 79, while Learning Resources is lowest at 50.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
57.95
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - below the district public school average of 62, 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.
82.56
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - 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.
69.52
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - above the district public school average of 68, 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 83 and Safety is 70.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 83, while Safety is lowest at 70.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
65.16
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - in line with the district public school average of 65, within 0 points.
Teachers are rated for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 65.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2019/2020.