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Alderson Elementary
About
Alderson Elementary is located at 825 Gauthier Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3K 7C4. The school highlights co-curricular involvement as a way for students to make new friends and develop a sense of belonging. Alderson also emphasizes its library’s role in supporting literacy, a love of reading, and information fluency so students become independent lifelong learners.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Coquitlam)
Education language: The provided school pages reference French Immersion as a district program (with details directed to the district French Programs page), but they do not confirm whether Alderson Elementary itself offers French Immersion or specify the language(s) used for core instruction. No information about ELL or other language support is included in the provided sources.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 604 939-8301
Email: astrang@sd43.bc.ca
Principal: Anita Strang
Education Languages
The provided school pages reference French Immersion as a district program (with details directed to the district French Programs page), but they do not confirm whether Alderson Elementary itself offers French Immersion or specify the language(s) used for core instruction. No information about ELL or other language support is included in the provided sources.
Programs and Services
Library (literacy & information fluency) The Alderson library’s mission is to promote and support literacy and a love of reading, and to support the teaching of information fluency (accessing, evaluating, and using information effectively and ethically). The library also points families to its online catalogue and district electronic learning resources. Clubs / Extracurricular activities The school states that extracurricular activities help students make new friends and develop a sense of belonging, with details shared through the weekly school newsletter. Sports / Athletics Information about sports at Alderson is communicated through the school newsletter. Counselling / Student Services / Technology / Lunch Program / Student Leadership / Transitions / Career Centre These services are listed on the school’s Programs & Services page, but the provided sources do not include further on-page details about what each offers.
School Culture and Expectations
The school notes that extracurricular activities can help students develop a sense of belonging and learn meaningful lessons through involvement in clubs.
Location
Site: www.sd43.bc.ca/school/alderson/Pages/default.aspx#/=
Phone: 604 939-8301
Address: 825 Gauthier Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3K 7C4
Alderson Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Alderson Elementary
36.37
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 36 - well below the district public school average of 44, trailing by 8 points.
Literacy: 36
Numeracy: 37
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
70.19
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 70 - well above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 21 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
59.72
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 60 - well above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 11 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
88.89
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 89 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 37 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: Grade 4. In 2024-2025, literacy is 36, numeracy is 37, and overall is 36.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score was broadly stable.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 37, while literacy is lowest at 36.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 2 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 2 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 36, student commitment to learning is 70, critical thinking is 60, and college and career readiness is 89.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 89, while Academic Performance is lowest at 36.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 2 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
64.51
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - below the district public school average of 68, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
66.80
Health
Health
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.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
75.35
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 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 65, Health is 67, and Work Ethic is 75.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 75, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 65.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
45.25
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 45 - well below the district public school average of 51, 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 45.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2019/2020.
School Culture
75.93
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - below the district public school average of 79, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
52.78
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - well below the district public school average of 61, trailing by 8 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 76 and Safety is 53.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 76, while Safety is lowest at 53.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 3 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
50.00
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the district public school average of 58, trailing by 8 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 50.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2023/2024.