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Castle Park Elementary
About
Castle Park Elementary is located at 1144 Confederation Dr, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6P1. The school provides a range of programs and services for K–5 students, including library programming focused on literacy and information fluency, technology supports to build computer literacy, and student services that include counselling, EAL, and learning supports.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Coquitlam)
Education language: Castle Park Elementary provides 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. The sources do not specify the core language(s) used for instruction or any immersion/bilingual program.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 604 468-8620
Email: irobertson@sd43.bc.ca
Principal: Ian Robertson
Education Languages
Castle Park Elementary provides 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. The sources do not specify the core language(s) used for instruction or any immersion/bilingual program.
Programs and Services
Athletics and extracurricular sports Library The school library’s mission is to promote and support literacy and a love of reading, and to support information fluency so students can access, evaluate, and use information effectively and ethically. Students and families can access the online catalogue and district electronic learning resources. Student support / special education Student Services include counselling (social, emotional, and academic support), EAL support for students learning English, and programming for students identified as gifted learners. The school also offers Learning Support (literacy support 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 specialized programming. Technology The school’s technology goal is to build computer literacy; primary students may use iPads and intermediate students use laptops to support learning. Lunch program The PAC hosts a hot lunch roughly once per month (ordered through hotlunches.net). The district also offers an SD43 bagged lunch program, with information sent to parents monthly; families needing support are encouraged to contact the principal directly.
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Castle Park Floor Hockey League (CPHL)
- Como Lake Relays
- Track and Field
Location
Site: www.sd43.bc.ca/school/castlepark/pages/default.aspx#/=
Phone: 604 468-8620
Address: 1144 Confederation Dr, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6P1
Castle Park Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Castle Park Elementary
51.70
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 52 - well above the district public school average of 44, ahead by 7 points.
Literacy: 51
Numeracy: 52
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
69.54
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 70 - well above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 20 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
60.42
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 60 - well above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 12 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
79.73
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 80 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 28 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 51, numeracy is 52, and overall is 52.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 12 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 52, while literacy is lowest at 51.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 6 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 17 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 52, student commitment to learning is 70, critical thinking is 60, and college and career readiness is 80.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 80, while Academic Performance is lowest at 52.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 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
63.51
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - below the district public school average of 68, trailing by 4 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
65.50
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - in line with the district public school average of 67, within 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
72.97
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 64, Health is 65, and Work Ethic is 73.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 73, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 64.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
47.20
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 47 - 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 47.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 2 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
46.67
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 47 - below the district public school average of 52, trailing by 5 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
75.61
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - below the district public school average of 79, trailing by 4 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
59.57
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - 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 76 and Safety is 60.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 76, while Safety is lowest at 60.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
68.92
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well above the district public school average of 58, ahead by 11 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 69.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 16 points since 2020/2021.