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John Henderson Elementary
About
John Henderson Elementary is located at 451 53rd Ave E, Vancouver, BC V5X 1J3. The school’s website page primarily posts district news items, announcements, and a school calendar with activities such as basketball practices.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Vancouver)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 713-4837
Email: hsandhu@vsb.bc.ca
Principal: Harjinder Sandhu
Programs and Services
Athletics and extracurricular sports Student support / special education Vancouver School Board (VSB) describes a continuum of learning support—from inclusive classrooms to smaller self-contained settings—delivered through collaboration among Student Support staff, school teams, families, and community partners. The district also offers specialized learning support programs (e.g., Elementary Learning Support Program for intensive literacy support in Grades 4–6, and targeted early intervention options), with referrals typically made through the school-based team.
- Jr. Boys Basketball
- Sr. Girls Basketball
- Sr. Boys Basketball
Location
Site: www.vsb.bc.ca/john-henderson
Phone: 604 713-4837
Address: 451 53rd Ave E, Vancouver, BC V5X 1J3
John Henderson Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of John Henderson Elementary
43.24
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 43 - below the district public school average of 46, trailing by 3 points.
Literacy: 42
Numeracy: 45
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
78.34
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 27 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
78.08
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 26 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
81.43
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 28 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 42, numeracy is 45, and overall is 43.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 35 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 45, while literacy is lowest at 42.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 27 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 42 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 43, student commitment to learning is 78, critical thinking is 78, and college and career readiness is 81.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 81, while Academic Performance is lowest at 43.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 24 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
62.50
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
78.41
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - above the district public school average of 74, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
73.57
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - above the district public school average of 69, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
85.10
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 85 - well above the district public school average of 76, ahead by 9 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 78, Health is 74, and Work Ethic is 85.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 85, while Health is lowest at 74.
Artistic and Creative Traits shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 12 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
81.96
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 32 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
85.94
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 86 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 35 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
50.43
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 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 82, Facilities and Personnel is 86, and Learning Resources is 50.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 86, while Learning Resources is lowest at 50.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 26 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
63.42
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - 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.
85.98
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 86 - above the district public school average of 81, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
71.12
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 3 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 86 and Safety is 71.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 86, while Safety is lowest at 71.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
71.87
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the district public school average of 65, ahead by 6 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 72.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2019/2020.