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Leigh Elementary
About
Leigh Elementary is located at 1230 Soball St, Coquitlam, BC V3B 3H7 in scenic northeast Coquitlam. The school serves approximately 500 students in grades K–5 and describes itself as a neighbourhood-oriented facility and a hub of activity throughout the year. Leigh says its staff, students, and parents are committed to creating a safe learning environment based on respect for self, others, and the environment.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Coquitlam)
Education language: Leigh offers EAL (English as an Additional Language) support to help students whose primary language is not English with language acquisition, as well as cultural and social development. The Learning Services team notes that Learning Assistance and Learning Resource programs are usually integrated, including ESL instruction.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 604 941-8661
Email: ayoung@sd43.bc.ca
Principal: Anita Young
Education Languages
Leigh offers EAL (English as an Additional Language) support to help students whose primary language is not English with language acquisition, as well as cultural and social development. The Learning Services team notes that Learning Assistance and Learning Resource programs are usually integrated, including ESL instruction.
Programs and Services
Student support / special education Leigh’s Learning Services Team (teachers, support staff, counsellors, and administrators) develops strategies and programs for students with special learning needs and can refer students to district services. Available supports include Counselling, EAL, Gifted programming, Learning Assistance, a Learning Resource Program (accommodations to access the curriculum), a Skill Development Program (including IEP development and programming), and supports focused on meaningful inclusion and independence. Counselling The school counselling program focuses on students’ social, emotional, and developmental needs. Services include counselling, consulting/coordinating with parents and staff, crisis response, educational services, and referrals to district and community supports. Library / Learning Commons The school library’s mission includes promoting literacy and a love of reading, and supporting information, critical, and digital literacy so students can access, evaluate, and use information effectively and ethically. Lunch program Leigh offers monthly hot lunch days and participates in an elementary school meals program that provides nutritious lunches prepared at Centennial Secondary’s teaching kitchen and delivered to the school. The school notes it may be able to support families through a reduced lunch program and asks families to contact the principal if finances are a barrier.
School Culture and Expectations
Leigh emphasizes creating a safe learning environment based on respect for self, others, and the environment. The school also references a Leigh Code of Conduct (details are not provided in the available text).
Location
Site: www.sd43.bc.ca/school/leigh/Pages/default.aspx#/=
Phone: 604 941-8661
Address: 1230 Soball St, Coquitlam, BC V3B 3H7
Leigh Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Leigh Elementary
46.34
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 46 - above the district public school average of 44, ahead by 2 points.
Literacy: 45
Numeracy: 48
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
68.58
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 69 - well above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 19 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
75.19
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 26 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
91.00
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 91 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 39 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 45, numeracy is 48, and overall is 46.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 22 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 48, while literacy is lowest at 45.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 14 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 29 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 69, critical thinking is 75, and college and career readiness is 91.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 91, 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
77.65
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
73.92
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the district public school average of 67, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
81.85
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - well above the district public school average of 76, ahead by 6 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 78, Health is 74, and Work Ethic is 82.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 82, while Health is lowest at 74.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 18 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
53.05
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 2 points.
Instructional resources are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting students and families see stronger learning supports in place.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 53.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 16 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
62.50
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 52, ahead by 11 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
86.13
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 86 - well above the district public school average of 79, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
73.45
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 13 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 86 and Safety is 73.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 86, while Safety is lowest at 73.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
67.91
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well above the district public school average of 58, ahead by 10 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 68.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 4 points since 2019/2020.