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c'usqunela Elementary
About
c̓əsqənelə Elementary is located at 24093 – 104th Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC V2W 1J2. The school identifies itself as “Where the Golden Eagle Gathers,” reflecting its Hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ name, c̓əsqənelə. The school community is also welcomed by a Coast Salish house post at the entrance, intended to convey connectedness across generations, family, and community.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows)
Education language: District information describes French Immersion as delivery of the regular BC curriculum in French (instead of English). The district also offers English Language Learners (ELL) support for students whose primary language is not English and who need help becoming fluent. The c̓əsqənelə Elementary sources provided do not specify the language(s) used to teach the core curriculum at this school or whether French Immersion is offered on-site.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 466-6231
Email: wes_reamsbottom@sd42.ca
Principal: Wes Reamsbottom
Education Languages
District information describes French Immersion as delivery of the regular BC curriculum in French (instead of English). The district also offers English Language Learners (ELL) support for students whose primary language is not English and who need help becoming fluent. The c̓əsqənelə Elementary sources provided do not specify the language(s) used to teach the core curriculum at this school or whether French Immersion is offered on-site.
Programs and Services
**Fine arts / Performing arts** The school highlights a fine arts production (“The Wizard of Oz”) and recognizes its fine arts teachers for their work on the show. **Student support / English Language Learners (ELL)** The district offers an English Language Learners (ELL) program for children whose primary language is not English and who require assistance to become fluent (availability is described at the district level, not specifically at this school).
School Culture and Expectations
The school’s identity includes the phrase “Where the Golden Eagle Gathers,” tied to the meaning of its name. A Coast Salish welcome pole at the school entrance is described as welcoming students, staff, and visitors with a message of connectedness and community. **Cell phone expectations:** The school’s expectation is that cell phones are not used or turned on during the school day; devices are to be turned off and stored in backpacks. During recess and lunch, the school promotes interactive play and communication with friends.
Enrollment
The school notes that kindergarten registration for the 2026/27 school year begins in January 2026 and directs families to learn more about the phases and process at the district’s kindergarten registration page (https://www.sd42.ca/kindergarten-registration/). The district also provides information for student registration, transfer, and withdrawal requests on its student registration page.
Location
Site: elementary.sd42.ca/cusqunela/
Phone: 604 466-6231
Address: 24093 104 Ave, Maple Ridge, BC V2W 1J2
c'usqunela Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of c'usqunela Elementary
41.35
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 41 - above the district public school average of 37, ahead by 4 points.
Literacy: 40
Numeracy: 43
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
67.08
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - well above the district public school average of 43, ahead by 24 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
73.95
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the district public school average of 44, ahead by 30 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
78.15
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 46, ahead by 32 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 40, numeracy is 43, and overall is 41.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 38 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 43, while literacy is lowest at 40.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 36 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 49 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 41, student commitment to learning is 67, critical thinking is 74, and college and career readiness is 78.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 78, while Academic Performance is lowest at 41.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 38 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
61.11
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - above the district public school average of 58, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
74.89
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.
67.97
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - in line with the district public school average of 68, within 0 points.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
77.03
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - in line with the district public school average of 76, within 1 point.
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 75, Health is 68, and Work Ethic is 77.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 77, while Health is lowest at 68.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
77.55
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 69, ahead by 9 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
86.22
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 73, ahead by 14 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
54.61
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - well below the district public school average of 61, trailing by 6 points.
Instructional resources are rated less positively than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen access or quality.
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 78, Facilities and Personnel is 86, and Learning Resources is 55.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 86, while Learning Resources is lowest at 55.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 31 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
61.68
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 5 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
83.35
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - above the district public school average of 80, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
71.64
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - 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 83 and Safety is 72.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 83, while Safety is lowest at 72.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
66.54
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 67, within 0 points.
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 4 points since 2020/2021.