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Lochdale Community Elementary
About
Lochdale Community Elementary is located at 6990 Aubrey St, Burnaby, BC V5B 2E5. The school describes itself as “Lochdale Community School” with a long history of serving its community, and notes it is the first community school in the Burnaby School District.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Burnaby)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 296-9019
Email: Teresa.Veltri@burnabyschools.ca
Principal: Teresa Veltri
Programs and Services
Community programs (after-school/community) The school website includes a “Community Programs” area that shares flyers and registration information for community-based activities and programs connected to students and families. Health and safety information The school posts guidance for families on what to do if a child is sick, and shares district information about weather-related school closures. Student expectations / code of conduct The school provides a published Code of Conduct (document posted on the school website).
School Culture and Expectations
The school publishes a Code of Conduct for student behaviour and expectations (posted as a school document).
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school website notes that weather-related school closure decisions are shared by the Burnaby School District, and that schools remain open unless there is heavy snowfall. (No additional drop-off/pick-up or parking details were provided in the sources.)
Enrollment
The school website includes a “Registration” section in its main navigation for families looking for enrollment information.
Location
Lochdale Community Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Lochdale Community Elementary
46.27
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: 41
Numeracy: 52
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
70.74
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 20 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
76.06
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 26 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
76.03
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 24 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 41, numeracy is 52, and overall is 46.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 28 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 52, while literacy is lowest at 41.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 19 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 37 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 76, and college and career readiness is 76.
The strongest current area is Critical Thinking at 76, while Academic Performance is lowest at 46.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 28 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
74.39
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - above the district public school average of 70, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
70.83
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - above the district public school average of 67, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
80.56
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - well above the district public school average of 75, ahead by 6 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 71, and Work Ethic is 81.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 81, while Health is lowest at 71.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 17 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
81.71
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - well above the district public school average of 58, ahead by 23 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
98.74
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 99 - well above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 39 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
55.15
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 8 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 99, and Learning Resources is 55.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 99, while Learning Resources is lowest at 55.
Facilities and Personnel shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 29 points since 2021/2022.
School Culture
48.44
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - well below the district public school average of 59, trailing by 11 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
84.11
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.
65.84
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - in line with the district public school average of 66, within 0 points.
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 84 and Safety is 66.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 84, while Safety is lowest at 66.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
66.77
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, improved by 15 points since 2020/2021.