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Capilano Elementary
About
Capilano Elementary is located at 1230 20th St W, North Vancouver, BC V7P 2B9. The school is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). Capilano says it works as a community to provide learning opportunities that develop creative, inquiring students who are inspired to be lifelong learners and globally responsible citizens. The school describes a supportive environment that values diversity, promotes success and personal growth, and encourages students to take responsibility for their learning.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (North Vancouver)
Education language: Capilano offers French as a second language for all students. The school also provides English Language Learning (ELL) supports for students whose first language is not English, delivered through small-group instruction and/or in-class support depending on student need and language proficiency.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 903-3370
Email: capilano@sd44.ca
Principal: Kammi Clark
Education Languages
Capilano offers French as a second language for all students. The school also provides English Language Learning (ELL) supports for students whose first language is not English, delivered through small-group instruction and/or in-class support depending on student need and language proficiency.
Programs and Services
International Baccalaureate (IB) / Primary Years Programme (PYP) Capilano Elementary is an authorized IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme. The school describes learning as transdisciplinary and inquiry-based, with an emphasis on collaboration, cooperation, and student-led action connected to local, global, and social responsibility. Music / Band & Strings Capilano offers Band for students in Grades 5–7 (taught by a school band teacher). The district also describes an Elementary Band & Strings Program that provides school-based instrumental instruction (Band for Grades 5–7 and Strings for Grades 4–7). Library Resource Centre The school’s Library Resource Centre supports literacy learning and provides a range of resources for students and staff. Capilano also offers a “parent library” with books on parenting and learning available for loan. Student support / special education Capilano provides a range of student supports, including Learning Support Teachers (LST) who may offer individual, small-group, in-class, or whole-class support and help develop/monitor Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). The school counsellor supports social, emotional, and/or learning needs. Additional services described include Speech and Language Pathology supports, Learning Support Workers for intensive reading interventions, a school psychologist for learning assessments, and Education Assistants (EAs) who support students (often those with IEPs/identified learning challenges) under teacher direction. English Language Learning (ELL) ELL teachers support students whose first language is not English, with support levels based on need and proficiency and delivered through small-group instruction and/or in-class support.
School Culture and Expectations
Capilano emphasizes a supportive learning environment that values diversity, promotes success and personal growth, and inspires students to become global citizens who accept responsibility for their learning. Within its IB approach, the school highlights collaboration and cooperation and encourages student-led action in response to learning. The library’s “Essential Agreements” focus on being responsible (e.g., returning/renewing books) and being respectful and caring in shared spaces.
Location
Site: www.sd44.ca/school/capilano/Pages/default.aspx#/=
Phone: 604 903-3370
Address: 1230 20th St W, North Vancouver, BC V7P 2B9
Capilano Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Capilano Elementary
51.33
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 51 - above the district public school average of 47, ahead by 4 points.
Literacy: 50
Numeracy: 52
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
68.80
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 15 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
73.35
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 19 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
76.61
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 21 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: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2024-2025, literacy is 50, numeracy is 52, and overall is 51.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score was broadly stable.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 52, while literacy is lowest at 50.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 2 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy was broadly stable since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 51, student commitment to learning is 69, critical thinking is 73, and college and career readiness is 77.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 77, while Academic Performance is lowest at 51.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 4 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
54.44
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 54 - in line with the district public school average of 53, within 1 point.
Students report creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
77.87
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - above the district public school average of 74, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
73.33
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - above the district public school average of 71, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
77.50
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - in line with the district public school average of 77, 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 78, Health is 73, and Work Ethic is 78.
The strongest current area is Civic Engagement at 78, while Health is lowest at 73.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
85.28
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 85 - well above the district public school average of 44, ahead by 41 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
80.20
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the district public school average of 44, ahead by 36 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
48.25
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - well above the district public school average of 33, ahead by 15 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 85, Facilities and Personnel is 80, and Learning Resources is 48.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 85, while Learning Resources is lowest at 48.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 30 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
63.49
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 5 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
81.96
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - in line with the district public school average of 82, within 0 points.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
69.24
Safety
Safety
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 physical and emotional safety at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 82 and Safety is 69.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 82, while Safety is lowest at 69.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
66.31
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - above the district public school average of 63, ahead by 3 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 66.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 16 points since 2019/2020.