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Cameron Elementary
About
Cameron Elementary is located at 9540 Erickson Dr, Burnaby, BC V3J 1M9. The school describes a community where staff, students, and parents work together to provide a safe, respectful, compassionate, and supportive environment.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Burnaby)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 296-9005
Email: sean.gaster@burnabyschools.ca
Principal: Sean Gaster
Programs and Services
Parent Advisory Council (PAC) The Cameron PAC represents parents/guardians, encourages parent involvement, and provides input to the school and district. The PAC also fundraises to support items and experiences such as technology, books, sports equipment, events, field trips, guest presentations, and emergency preparedness equipment. Child care (before/after school) Cameron hosts a YMCA Kids Club for children attending Cameron Elementary. The program is located in Room 7, with the main entrance at the front of the school (east of the school’s main entrance), and is closed during Winter, Spring, and Summer breaks. The school also shares information for the BC Child Care Resource & Referral program, which provides child care referrals and family supports. School meal program The school site includes a School Meal Program page with monthly cycles/menus (e.g., “May 2024 – Cycle 9” and “June 2024 – Cycle 10”).
School Culture and Expectations
Cameron’s Code of Conduct states: “At Cameron School, where everyone’s respected,” they believe in taking responsibility for actions, being diligent in learning, caring for each other, and having fun together. The school also emphasizes working together (staff, students, and parents) to maintain a safe, respectful, compassionate, and supportive community.
Location
Cameron Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Cameron Elementary
46.10
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 46 - in line with the district public school average of 47, within 1 point.
Literacy: 42
Numeracy: 50
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
70.96
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 21 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
68.42
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 18 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
77.18
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 52, ahead by 25 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 50, and overall is 46.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 17 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 50, while literacy is lowest at 42.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 13 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 21 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 46, student commitment to learning is 71, critical thinking is 68, and college and career readiness is 77.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 77, while Academic Performance is lowest at 46.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 17 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
72.16
Civic Engagement
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.
67.70
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - in line with the district public school average of 67, within 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
75.04
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - in line with the district public school average of 75, 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 72, Health is 68, and Work Ethic is 75.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 75, while Health is lowest at 68.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 7 points since 2021/2022.
Resources
80.56
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - well above the district public school average of 58, ahead by 22 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
84.19
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - well above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 25 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
48.58
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 49 - in line with the district public school average of 48, within 1 point.
Instructional resources are rated at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 81, Facilities and Personnel is 84, and Learning Resources is 49.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 84, while Learning Resources is lowest at 49.
Facilities and Personnel shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 17 points since 2021/2022.
School Culture
80.12
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - above the district public school average of 78, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
68.28
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - above the district public school average of 66, 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 80 and Safety is 68.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 80, while Safety is lowest at 68.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 3 points since 2021/2022.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
68.12
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - above the district public school average of 66, ahead by 2 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 68.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 3 points since 2021/2022.