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Ecole Coquitlam River Elementary
About
École Coquitlam River Elementary is located at 4250 Shaughnessy St, Port Coquitlam, BC V3E 3E5. The school describes itself as a dual track (English and French Immersion) elementary school nestled alongside forests adjacent to the Coquitlam River. It emphasizes valuing and honouring its connection to the land and respecting and caring for its natural surroundings.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Coquitlam)
Education language: École Coquitlam River Elementary is a dual track school offering instruction in English and French Immersion. The French Immersion program is designed for students whose first language is not French, allowing them to complete the prescribed BC curriculum while learning French and building communication skills in both English and French.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 604 942-0241
Email: dmushens@sd43.bc.ca
Principal: David Mushens
Education Languages
École Coquitlam River Elementary is a dual track school offering instruction in English and French Immersion. The French Immersion program is designed for students whose first language is not French, allowing them to complete the prescribed BC curriculum while learning French and building communication skills in both English and French.
Programs and Services
Library (literacy and learning resources) The library’s mission is to promote and support literacy and a love of reading, provide access to a diverse collection of learning resources, and teach students how to access, evaluate, and use information effectively and ethically. It also aims to offer a welcoming, dynamic atmosphere where lifelong learning is modeled. Lunch program / Healthy eating supports The school promotes healthy living through physical education and nutritious eating. It participates in a Fruits and Vegetable Program (noted as postponed during COVID-19 protocols) and offers PAC Hot Lunch as a PAC-run fundraiser with pre-paid lunches ordered online. Student support / Student Services The school has a Student Services Department team (staff contacts are listed on the school website). Athletics and extracurricular sports French Immersion French Immersion offers students whose first language is not French the opportunity to complete the BC curriculum while learning French. The program is intended to build strong communication skills in both English and French and expand cultural horizons.
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Como Lake Relays
- Track and Field
School Culture and Expectations
The school highlights valuing and honouring its connection to the land and respecting and taking care of its natural surroundings. The library also emphasizes a welcoming environment for all members of the school community and modeling lifelong learning.
Location
Site: www.sd43.bc.ca/school/coquitlamriver/pages/default.aspx#/=
Phone: 604 942-0241
Address: 4250 Shaughnessy St, Port Coquitlam, BC V3E 3E5
Ecole Coquitlam River Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Ecole Coquitlam River Elementary
45.73
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 46 - in line with the district public school average of 44, within 1 point.
Literacy: 46
Numeracy: 45
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
66.89
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 67 - well above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 17 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
68.54
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 69 - well above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 20 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
89.04
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 46, numeracy is 45, and overall is 46.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 5 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 46, while numeracy is lowest at 45.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 10 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 46, student commitment to learning is 67, critical thinking is 69, and college and career readiness is 89.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 89, while Academic Performance is lowest at 46.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 21 points since 2021-2022.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
66.92
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - in line with the district public school average of 68, within 1 point.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
68.56
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - above the district public school average of 67, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
79.27
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - above the district public school average of 76, ahead by 3 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 67, Health is 69, and Work Ethic is 79.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 79, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 67.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
46.42
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 46 - below the district public school average of 51, trailing by 5 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 46.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 3 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
47.73
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - below the district public school average of 52, trailing by 4 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
81.06
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - above the district public school average of 79, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
61.19
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - in line with the district public school average of 61, within 1 point.
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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 81 and Safety is 61.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 81, while Safety is lowest at 61.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
56.41
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - below the district public school average of 58, trailing by 2 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 56.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2020/2021.