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Cascade Heights Elementary
About
Cascade Heights Elementary is located at 4343 Smith Ave, Burnaby, BC V5G 2V5. The school publishes a community Code of Conduct that emphasizes supporting learning, promoting safety, respecting others and property, and using restorative approaches (discussion, mediation, restitution) when possible.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Burnaby)
Education language: Burnaby School District offers dual-track schools that provide both an English program and a French Immersion program; Cascade Heights is listed as part of the Inman/Cascade Heights early French Immersion catchment area. In Early French Immersion, instruction is in French (100% K–3; approximately 80% Grades 4–7), with English Language Arts added as the program progresses. The district also provides English Language Learning (ELL) supports to help eligible students build English proficiency for success in school, with assessments for new-to-district students available through the Burnaby Welcome Centre.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 296-9007
Email: CascadeHeights.Info@burnabyschools.ca
Principal: Frankie Devita
Education Languages
Burnaby School District offers dual-track schools that provide both an English program and a French Immersion program; Cascade Heights is listed as part of the Inman/Cascade Heights early French Immersion catchment area. In Early French Immersion, instruction is in French (100% K–3; approximately 80% Grades 4–7), with English Language Arts added as the program progresses. The district also provides English Language Learning (ELL) supports to help eligible students build English proficiency for success in school, with assessments for new-to-district students available through the Burnaby Welcome Centre.
Programs and Services
Student support / special education Burnaby School District Learning Support Services works with schools and families to build inclusive, caring communities for students with exceptional learning needs. Supports described by the district include consultation with school teams and parents, help with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and planning/adaptations, school psychology services and assessments, speech-language pathology services, and specialized supports for students who are deaf/hard of hearing or visually impaired (including assistive technology and skill development). English Language Learning (ELL) The district provides English Language Learning supports to help students develop English communication and academic language for success in Canadian schools. New-to-district students who meet criteria may be assessed through the Burnaby Welcome Centre so they can receive appropriate supports at their school. Counselling and mental health resources The district shares mental health and well-being resources for students and families, including links to online/phone supports (e.g., Kids Help Phone) and local community services.
School Culture and Expectations
Cascade Heights’ Code of Conduct says positive behaviour is a shared responsibility of students, staff, parents/guardians, and the broader community at any school or district activity. Expectations include supporting learning, promoting safety, respecting property and privacy, and modelling courtesy, compassion, and respect. The Code prohibits bullying/harassment/discrimination/violence and references alignment with the BC Human Rights Code. It also sets expectations for personal digital devices at elementary school (stored, silent, and out of sight during the school day, with exceptions for teacher-approved learning use and accessibility/medical needs).
Enrollment
For French Immersion, Burnaby residents first complete online preliminary registration for their catchment (English) school, then apply to the Elementary French Immersion program through the district’s online application. The district holds a lottery each year in early March and indicates only successful applicants are contacted.
Location
Cascade Heights Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Cascade Heights Elementary
45.93
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.
67.58
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 17 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
74.68
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 24 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
76.46
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 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 7 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 was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 13 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 68, critical thinking is 75, and college and career readiness is 76.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 76, while Academic Performance is lowest at 46.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 6 points since 2021-2022.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
56.48
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - 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.
74.96
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - above the district public school average of 70, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
73.14
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the district public school average of 67, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
79.93
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the district public school average of 75, ahead by 5 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 75, Health is 73, and Work Ethic is 80.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 80, while Health is lowest at 73.
Artistic and Creative Traits shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
85.42
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 85 - well above the district public school average of 58, ahead by 27 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
86.30
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 59, ahead by 27 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
52.77
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 5 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 85, Facilities and Personnel is 86, and Learning Resources is 53.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 86, while Learning Resources is lowest at 53.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 37 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
54.60
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - below the district public school average of 59, trailing by 5 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
84.27
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - well above the district public school average of 78, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
73.71
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the district public school average of 66, ahead by 8 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 84 and Safety is 74.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 84, while Safety is lowest at 74.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 20 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
66.86
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - in line with the district public school average of 66, within 1 point.
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 67.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 2 points since 2019/2020.