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James Park Elementary
About
James Park Elementary is located at 1761 Westminster Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 1E5. The school highlights opportunities for students to get involved through programs and services such as sports, clubs, the library, and student services. Its library mission emphasizes building literacy and a love of reading, and developing information fluency so students become independent lifelong learners.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Coquitlam)
Education language: James Park offers EAL (English as an Additional Language) support for students whose primary language is not English, focusing on language acquisition as well as cultural and social development.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 604 942-6658
Email: jamespark@sd43.bc.ca
Principal: Rob Wright
Education Languages
James Park offers EAL (English as an Additional Language) support for students whose primary language is not English, focusing on language acquisition as well as cultural and social development.
Programs and Services
Library The school library’s mission is to promote and support literacy and a love of reading, and to develop students’ information fluency (accessing, evaluating, and using information effectively and ethically). Families can access the online catalogue and district electronic learning resources. Athletics and extracurricular sports Lunch Program School District 43 offers a lunch program for students who need support; families are asked to contact the school principal for more information. Student support / special education Student Services include counselling (social, emotional, and academic support), EAL, gifted programming, Learning Assistance (for mild to moderate learning difficulties), a Learning Resource Program (adaptations/modifications to curriculum), and a Skill Development Program (for low-incidence special needs, including IEP development and instruction).
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Como Lake Relays
- Track and Field
Location
Site: www.sd43.bc.ca/school/jamespark/Pages/default.aspx#/=
Phone: 604 942-6658
Address: 1761 Westminster Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 1E5
James Park Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of James Park Elementary
45.41
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 45 - in line with the district public school average of 44, within 1 point.
Literacy: 44
Numeracy: 47
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
74.38
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 74 - well above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 25 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
69.55
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
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 problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
78.57
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 79 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 27 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 44, numeracy is 47, and overall is 45.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 11 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 47, while literacy is lowest at 44.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 8 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 14 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 45, student commitment to learning is 74, critical thinking is 70, and college and career readiness is 79.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 79, while Academic Performance is lowest at 45.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 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
71.74
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
69.77
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - above the district public school average of 67, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
75.29
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 72, Health is 70, and Work Ethic is 75.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 75, while Health is lowest at 70.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
38.62
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 39 - well below the district public school average of 51, trailing by 13 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 39.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 8 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
50.00
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - below the district public school average of 52, trailing by 2 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
82.47
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - above the district public school average of 79, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
65.80
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - well above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 5 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 82 and Safety is 66.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 82, while Safety is lowest at 66.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
63.27
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well above the district public school average of 58, ahead by 5 points.
Teachers are rated more positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting a relative strength.
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 63.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 points since 2020/2021.