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Boundary Elementary
About
Boundary Elementary is located at 750 26th Street East, North Vancouver, BC V7K 1A4. The school highlights “Learn, Share & Grow” and shares updates and opportunities through its News & Announcements and Quick Links areas. Boundary is also listed as a feeder school for the District’s Late French Immersion program (Boundary Elementary > Argyle Secondary).
At a Glance
School type: Public School (North Vancouver)
Education language: Boundary participates in the North Vancouver School District’s French Immersion programming through Late French Immersion (Grade 6 entry). In Late French Immersion, instruction is delivered in French (100% in Grade 6 and 80% in Grade 7), with English Language Arts re-introduced in Grade 7 (20% of instructional time).
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 903-3260
Email: boundary@sd44.ca
Principal: Kendra Arkinstall
Education Languages
Boundary participates in the North Vancouver School District’s French Immersion programming through Late French Immersion (Grade 6 entry). In Late French Immersion, instruction is delivered in French (100% in Grade 6 and 80% in Grade 7), with English Language Arts re-introduced in Grade 7 (20% of instructional time).
Programs and Services
French Immersion (Late entry, Grade 6) Boundary is a feeder school for the District’s Late French Immersion program. Late French Immersion is a two-year intensive program for students who have successfully completed Grade 5, with Grade 6 taught fully in French and Grade 7 primarily in French. Music / Band & Strings Boundary students can access the North Vancouver School District’s Elementary Band & Strings Program, which provides school-based instrumental instruction in intermediate grades (Band for Grades 5–7 and Strings for Grades 4–7) and complements the BC Arts Education curriculum. Athletics and extracurricular sports
- Cross Country (Grades 4–7)
- Boys Basketball (Grade 7)
- Girls Basketball (Grade 7)
- Triple Ball Volleyball (Grade 6/7 boys and Grade 6/7 girls)
School Culture and Expectations
The Cross Country team information highlights shared values for participants: Respect (yourself, others, and the earth), Challenge (enjoy effort and encourage others), and the message that “EVERYONE CAN RUN!!” The school’s homepage tagline is “Learn, Share & Grow.”
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
For a cross-country meet hosted at another school (Upper Lynn), families are advised that parking is limited and to respect neighbours by parking a few blocks away or carpooling. No general Boundary-specific drop-off/pick-up or bus transportation details were provided in the sources.
Enrollment
Late French Immersion (Grade 6 entry) applications are processed through the North Vancouver School District’s Central Registration office (French Immersion has no specific catchment areas). If requested places are over-subscribed, placement of non-siblings is determined by lottery. Central Registration: Education Services Centre, 2121 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2M6; Registration@sd44.ca; 604-903-3368.
Location
Site: www.sd44.ca/school/boundary/Pages/default.aspx#/=
Phone: 604 903-3260
Address: 750 26th St E, North Vancouver, BC V7K 1A4
Boundary Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Boundary Elementary
52.95
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 53 - well above the district public school average of 47, ahead by 6 points.
Literacy: 52
Numeracy: 54
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
63.50
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
75.00
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 21 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
76.33
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 20 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 52, numeracy is 54, and overall is 53.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 3 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 54, while literacy is lowest at 52.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 7 points 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 53, student commitment to learning is 64, critical thinking is 75, and college and career readiness is 76.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 76, while Academic Performance is lowest at 53.
Critical Thinking 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
56.48
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
77.43
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - above the district public school average of 74, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
74.90
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - above the district public school average of 71, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
78.48
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - above the district public school average of 77, ahead by 2 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 77, Health is 75, and Work Ethic is 78.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 78, while Health is lowest at 75.
Artistic and Creative Traits shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
91.72
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 92 - well above the district public school average of 44, ahead by 48 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
89.66
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 90 - well above the district public school average of 44, ahead by 46 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
58.69
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - well above the district public school average of 33, ahead by 25 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 92, Facilities and Personnel is 90, and Learning Resources is 59.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 92, while Learning Resources is lowest at 59.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 33 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
58.67
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - in line with the district public school average of 59, within 0 points.
Students report an academic orientation broadly similar to comparable schools.
83.28
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - above the district public school average of 82, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
70.07
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 2 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 83 and Safety is 70.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 83, while Safety is lowest at 70.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
64.56
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - above the district public school average of 63, ahead by 2 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 65.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 2 points since 2019/2020.