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Ecole Nestor Elementary
About
École Nestor Elementary is located at 1266 Nestor St, Coquitlam, BC V3E 2A4. The school’s mission is to help all children reach their fullest potential in a safe, nurturing environment, with the goal of developing responsible, caring citizens in a democratic society. The school emphasizes that education is a shared responsibility of the home, school, and community, and aims to prepare students for lifelong learning and living in a diverse society.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Coquitlam)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 604 464-9422
Email: chunter@sd43.bc.ca
Principal: Chris Hunter
Programs and Services
Library (short paragraph) The library program aims to promote a love of reading, provide access to information in a range of formats, and support diverse learning styles. It also focuses on building print and digital literacy skills, including thoughtful and ethical use of information, while fostering curiosity and lifelong learning. Lunch program (short paragraph) The school uses Munch a Lunch, an online system to organize hot lunches (PAC Power Lunches) and some fundraising initiatives. Counselling / Student Services (short paragraph) The school lists Counselling and Student Services among its available programs and services. Out of School Education Connections (short paragraph) The school lists “Out of School Education Connections” as a program/service option. Technology (short paragraph) Technology is listed among the school’s programs and services. Daycare connections (short paragraph) The school provides a list of local licensed daycare options, including some that offer van/bus service, as well as other childcare options. Athletics and extracurricular sports (short paragraph) Sports/Athletics is listed as a school program/service option.
School Culture and Expectations
The school’s mission emphasizes a safe, nurturing, caring, and cooperative environment. It highlights shared responsibility between home, school, and community, and a focus on developing responsible, caring citizens while preparing students for lifelong learning in a diverse society.
Enrollment
Families are directed to confirm their address is in the school catchment using the School Locator before registering. The school provides registration forms and a funding eligibility checklist, and asks families to call 604.464.9422 or email 047-headsecretary@sd43.bc.ca for registration inquiries (limited access noted). Kindergarten registration information is available via the district website link provided on the school’s registration page.
Location
Site: www.sd43.bc.ca/school/nestor/Pages/default.aspx#/=
Phone: 604 464-9422
Address: 1266 Nestor St, Coquitlam, BC V3E 2A4
Ecole Nestor Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Ecole Nestor Elementary
43.70
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 44 - in line with the district public school average of 44, within 1 point.
Literacy: 42
Numeracy: 45
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
67.36
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 18 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
68.92
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.
88.19
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 88 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 36 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 42, numeracy is 45, and overall is 44.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 6 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 45, while literacy is lowest at 42.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 11 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 44, student commitment to learning is 67, critical thinking is 69, and college and career readiness is 88.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 88, while Academic Performance is lowest at 44.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 20 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
68.69
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - 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.
65.04
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - below the district public school average of 67, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
75.47
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 69, Health is 65, and Work Ethic is 75.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 75, while Health is lowest at 65.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 22 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
48.84
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 49 - below the district public school average of 51, trailing by 2 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 49.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
51.16
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 51 - in line with the district public school average of 52, within 0 points.
Students report an academic orientation broadly similar to comparable schools.
79.25
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - in line with the district public school average of 79, within 0 points.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
64.09
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 3 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 79 and Safety is 64.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 79, while Safety is lowest at 64.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 2 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
58.18
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - in line with the district public school average of 58, within 0 points.
Teachers are rated for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 58.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 5 points since 2020/2021.