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Baker Drive Elementary
About
Baker Drive Elementary is located at 885 Baker Dr, Coquitlam, BC V3J 6W9. The school highlights a range of programs and services that support student learning and well-being, including counselling, a library learning commons focused on literacy and information fluency, and integrated technology use across subject areas. Baker Drive also offers a district Montessori Program of Choice with entry points in Kindergarten and Grade 1.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Coquitlam)
Education language: Baker Drive Elementary provides EAL (English as an Additional Language) support for students whose primary language is not English, focusing on language acquisition along with cultural and social development. The school’s student support programs also note that EAL instruction is often integrated with learning assistance and learning resource services.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 604 461-5323
Email: jjamieson@sd43.bc.ca
Principal: Joe Jamieson
Education Languages
Baker Drive Elementary provides EAL (English as an Additional Language) support for students whose primary language is not English, focusing on language acquisition along with cultural and social development. The school’s student support programs also note that EAL instruction is often integrated with learning assistance and learning resource services.
Programs and Services
Library / Learning Commons The school library’s mission is to promote and support literacy and a love of reading, and to build students’ information fluency so they can access, evaluate, and use information effectively and ethically. Families can also access the online catalogue and district electronic learning resources. Counselling A school counsellor is available at Baker Drive Elementary every Tuesday and Friday. Students can be referred by school staff and/or parents, and families can email to discuss concerns confidentially. Student support / special education The student services team includes teachers, support staff, counsellors, and administrators who develop strategies and programs for students with special learning needs and can refer students to district services. Available supports include EAL, Gifted programming, Learning Assistance, a Learning Resource Program (for adaptations/modifications), and a Skill Development Program (including IEP development and programming for low-incidence needs). Montessori Program (Program of Choice) Baker Drive offers an SD43 Montessori Program of Choice, with entry in Kindergarten and Grade 1 only. Applications are submitted to the School Board Office (per the district’s Montessori program information). Lunch program The school has a hot lunch program run by the PAC. Technology The school integrates technology across subject areas to support student learning and responsible digital citizenship. Students in Grades 4–5 have access to individual laptops, while K–3 students generally use class iPads to support numeracy and literacy skills. Athletics and extracurricular sports
- Volleyball (Grades 4–5; fall)
- Basketball (Grades 4–5; winter)
- Como Lake Relay Team (Grades 4–5; spring; SD43 annual relay event)
- Track Attack (Grades 3–5; track-and-field skill stations; potential qualification for SD43 annual track and field event)
Enrollment
Montessori entry is available in Kindergarten and Grade 1 only, as part of SD43’s Program of Choice. The school directs interested families to the district Montessori information and notes that applications must be taken to the School Board Office on Poirier Street (with applications after the deadline placed on a wait-list).
Location
Site: www.sd43.bc.ca/school/bakerdrive/Pages/default.aspx#/=
Phone: 604 461-5323
Address: 885 Baker Dr, Coquitlam, BC V3J 6W9
Baker Drive Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Baker Drive Elementary
47.58
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 48 - above the district public school average of 44, ahead by 3 points.
Literacy: 47
Numeracy: 48
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
72.36
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 72 - well above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 23 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
61.36
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 61 - well above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 13 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
77.27
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 77 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 26 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 47, numeracy is 48, and overall is 48.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 28 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 48, while literacy is lowest at 47.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 20 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 35 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 48, student commitment to learning is 72, critical thinking is 61, and college and career readiness is 77.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 77, while Academic Performance is lowest at 48.
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
66.16
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - below the district public school average of 68, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
63.10
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - below the district public school average of 67, trailing by 4 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
72.82
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - below the district public school average of 76, trailing by 3 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 66, Health is 63, and Work Ethic is 73.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 73, while Health is lowest at 63.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 7 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
47.52
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - below the district public school average of 51, trailing by 4 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 48.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 3 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
68.75
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 17 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
77.50
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - below the district public school average of 79, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
55.00
Safety
Safety
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.
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 77 and Safety is 55.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 77, while Safety is lowest at 55.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 5 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
53.03
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - well below the district public school average of 58, trailing by 5 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 53.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 3 points since 2021/2022.