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Stride Avenue Community Elementary
About
Stride Avenue Community Elementary is located at 7014 Stride Ave, Burnaby, BC V3N 1T4. The school describes a whole-child approach rooted in culture, learning, and community, guided by district, community school, school growth, and Indigenous education plans to support a culturally responsive learning environment.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Burnaby)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 296-9032
Email: kelly.chow@burnabyschools.ca
Principal: Kelly Chow
Programs and Services
School Meal Program The Burnaby School District School Meal Program offers a nutritious lunch program for students, with ordering and payment through School Cash Online. Subsidized meals may be available for families facing food security challenges or financial hardship, supported by the Feeding Futures Fund (families are asked to contribute what they can). The program notes important allergy guidance, including that children with life-threatening food allergies should not participate. Community school services and family supports Stride shares information about community-connected supports such as StrongStart (0–5 years, mornings; pre-registration required), childcare/after-school programs, a breakfast club, an emergency food cupboard, and help accessing social services and local resources through the Community School Coordinator. Arts / enrichment The site lists a “Winter Concert” event for students (Divisions 1–6). Athletics and extracurricular sports Student support / special education The school posts information about a parent information evening for children with disabilities or diverse abilities. The Community Services information also notes help for families accessing social services and community resources (including counseling, food supports, and other services) through school/community connections.
- MoreSports (Mondays and Wednesdays after school)
- After-school and lunchtime sports programs (via Burnaby Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services)
School Culture and Expectations
The school emphasizes “Growing Together” and a whole-child approach shaped by culture, learning, and community, with attention to inclusive practices and Indigenous education grounded in First Peoples Principles of Learning. Burnaby School District’s Code of Conduct expectations include promoting a safe and positive school climate, modeling courtesy/compassion/respect, and refraining from bullying, harassment, intimidation, discrimination, violence, and unsafe or illegal behavior. The Code of Conduct also outlines elementary expectations for personal digital devices to be stored away and out of sight during the school day, with exceptions for educational use or accessibility/medical needs under staff supervision.
Enrollment
The school directs families to complete an online preliminary registration for the upcoming school year via a “click here” link on the school website. The site also references district “Programs of Choice,” noting applications are program-specific and directing families to the district’s Programs of Choice information for details.
Location
Stride Avenue Community Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Stride Avenue Community Elementary
38.04
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 38 - well below the district public school average of 47, trailing by 9 points.
Literacy: 36
Numeracy: 40
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
60.03
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
65.13
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 15 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
76.44
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 36, numeracy is 40, and overall is 38.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 35 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 40, while literacy is lowest at 36.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 36 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 55 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 38, student commitment to learning is 60, critical thinking is 65, and college and career readiness is 76.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 76, while Academic Performance is lowest at 38.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 35 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
69.79
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well below the district public school average of 75, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
60.72
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well below the district public school average of 67, trailing by 6 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
57.27
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - well below the district public school average of 75, trailing by 18 points.
Students report weaker effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting work habits are an area to strengthen.
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 70, Health is 61, and Work Ethic is 57.
The strongest current area is Civic Engagement at 70, while Work Ethic is lowest at 57.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 21 points since 2021/2022.
Resources
58.97
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - in line with the district public school average of 58, within 1 point.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide support for student learning at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
79.83
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 20 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
47.22
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 47 - in line with the district public school average of 48, within 0 points.
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 59, Facilities and Personnel is 80, and Learning Resources is 47.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 80, while Learning Resources is lowest at 47.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 18 points since 2021/2022.
School Culture
65.53
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - well below the district public school average of 78, trailing by 13 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
59.37
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - well below the district public school average of 66, trailing by 6 points.
Students report a weaker sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, making this an area that deserves close attention.
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 66 and Safety is 59.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 66, while Safety is lowest at 59.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 6 points since 2021/2022.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
72.20
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - in line with the district public school average of 74, 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 72.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 6 points since 2021/2022.