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Blakeburn Elementary
About
Blakeburn Elementary is located at 1040 Riverside Dr, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 8A7. The school highlights a range of programs and services for students, including clubs, sports, library learning, technology learning, and student services such as counselling and learning support.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Coquitlam)
Education language: Blakeburn Elementary provides English-language instruction and offers E.A.L. (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: 604 944-9037
Email: ikhan@sd43.bc.ca
Principal: Iram Khan
Education Languages
Blakeburn Elementary provides English-language instruction and offers E.A.L. (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, while also developing students’ information fluency so they can access, evaluate, and use information effectively and ethically. **Technology** The school’s goal is to help students develop the knowledge, attitude, and skills needed to become computer literate. **Lunch program / nutrition** The PAC organizes monthly Hot Lunches, Treat Days, and Pizza Days, using an online ordering system (Munchalunch). The school also participates in the BC School Fruit and Vegetable Nutrition Program, providing fresh B.C. produce to students during classroom time every couple of weeks. **Student support / special education** Student Services include counselling (social, emotional, and academic support), E.A.L., gifted programming, Learning Assistance (for mild to moderate learning difficulties), Learning Resource support (including adaptations/modifications), and a Skill Development Program for low-incidence special needs (including IEP development and instruction). **Athletics and extracurricular sports** The school’s sports programs aim to build positive attitudes toward physical activity and encourage healthy health and fitness choices. **Clubs and extracurricular activities** Blakeburn offers clubs and activities to help students build friendships and a sense of belonging, including SWATZ, Intramurals, Peace Squad, and Garden Club, plus after-school options such as Beyond the Bell, Cinekids, and Bricks for Kids.
School Culture and Expectations
Blakeburn Elementary describes extracurricular activities as a way for students to make new friends and develop a sense of belonging, while learning meaningful lessons through involvement in school clubs.
Location
Site: www.sd43.bc.ca/school/blakeburn/Pages/default.aspx#/=
Phone: 604 944-9037
Address: 1040 Riverside Dr, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 8A7
Blakeburn Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Blakeburn Elementary
44.84
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: 42
Numeracy: 48
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
66.75
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.
79.91
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 80 - well above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 31 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
81.25
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 81 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 30 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 48, and overall is 45.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 4 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 48, while literacy is lowest at 42.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 7 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy was broadly stable 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 67, critical thinking is 80, and college and career readiness is 81.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 81, while Academic Performance is lowest at 45.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 18 points since 2020-2021.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
78.99
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - well above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 11 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
73.07
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the district public school average of 67, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
81.64
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 79, Health is 73, and Work Ethic is 82.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 82, while Health is lowest at 73.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 18 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
40.82
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 41 - well below the district public school average of 51, trailing by 10 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 41.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 4 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
55.95
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 4 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
86.19
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.
69.73
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 9 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 70.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 86, while Safety is lowest at 70.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 3 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
67.86
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, improved by 4 points since 2020/2021.