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Dorothy Lynas Elementary
About
4000 Inlet Cres, North Vancouver, BC V7G 2R2. École Dorothy Lynas Elementary School is a public, dual-track elementary school in the Indian River community of North Vancouver. The school describes itself as a vibrant learning community situated on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish people, acknowledging the Tsleil-Waututh Nation. The school offers both English and French Immersion for Kindergarten to Grade 7 students.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (North Vancouver)
Education language: École Dorothy Lynas offers both English and French Immersion programming for students in Kindergarten through Grade 7. The library also notes separate English and French book return slots, reflecting the dual-track structure. No English language learner (ELL) services are described in the provided sources.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 903-3430
Email: dorothylyanas@sd44.ca
Principal: Tristan Crowther
Education Languages
École Dorothy Lynas offers both English and French Immersion programming for students in Kindergarten through Grade 7. The library also notes separate English and French book return slots, reflecting the dual-track structure. No English language learner (ELL) services are described in the provided sources.
Programs and Services
Music / Band The school participates in the North Vancouver School District’s Elementary Band & Strings Program, which provides school-based instrumental ensemble instruction for intermediate grades (Band: Grades 5–7; Strings: Grades 4–7). Registration is completed through School Cash Online, and the program runs based on sufficient enrolment. Library and research resources The school library provides book borrowing services and access to a catalogue (Destiny Discover), along with digital research resources (e.g., World Book, EBSCO, and Gale through the BC Digital Classroom). The library notes PAC-funded additions such as a collection of Japanese manga suitable for school ages. Athletics and extracurricular sports - Cross-country (Grades 4–7)
School Culture and Expectations
The school acknowledges it is located on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish people and recognizes the Tsleil-Waututh Nation’s history and teachings. The school also emphasizes collaboration between home and school and alignment with the North Vancouver School District Strategic Plan 2021–2031.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
To access the school, the website directs families to take Mount Seymour Parkway, turn north onto Mount Seymour Road, then right onto Indian River Drive, and right onto Inlet Crescent. Other transportation, parking, or drop-off/pick-up procedures are not described in the provided sources.
Location
Site: www.sd44.ca/school/dorothylynas/Pages/default.aspx#/=
Phone: 604 903-3430
Address: 4000 Inlet Cres, North Vancouver, BC V7G 2R2
Dorothy Lynas Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Dorothy Lynas Elementary
45.62
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 46 - below the district public school average of 47, trailing by 2 points.
Literacy: 46
Numeracy: 46
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
67.40
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - well above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 14 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
71.84
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 17 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
75.89
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 46, numeracy is 46, and overall is 46.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 6 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 46, while numeracy is lowest at 46.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 8 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy declined by 4 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 46, student commitment to learning is 67, critical thinking is 72, and college and career readiness is 76.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 76, while Academic Performance is lowest at 46.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 8 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
50.00
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - below the district public school average of 53, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
79.57
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the district public school average of 74, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
70.66
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - in line with the district public school average of 71, within 0 points.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
74.91
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - below the district public school average of 77, trailing by 2 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 80, Health is 71, and Work Ethic is 75.
The strongest current area is Civic Engagement at 80, while Health is lowest at 71.
Artistic and Creative Traits shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 12 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
83.42
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the district public school average of 44, ahead by 39 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
83.42
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the district public school average of 44, ahead by 40 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
55.67
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - well above the district public school average of 33, ahead by 22 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 83, Facilities and Personnel is 83, and Learning Resources is 56.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 83, while Learning Resources is lowest at 56.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 33 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
56.77
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - below the district public school average of 59, trailing by 2 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
82.69
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - in line with the district public school average of 82, within 1 point.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
72.19
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 4 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 72.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 83, while Safety is lowest at 72.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 19 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
68.20
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 63, ahead by 5 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 68.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 6 points since 2019/2020.