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Cove Cliff Elementary
About
Cove Cliff Elementary is located at 1818 Banbury Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7G 1W4. The school highlights a “Learn, Share & Grow” focus and shares examples of student learning such as a collaborative Coast Salish–technique woven tapestry created by students in Grades K–7. The school also shares safety and community reminders (e.g., “Be Bear Aware”) and district commitments such as truth, healing, and reconciliation and embedding Indigenous ways of knowing in teaching and learning.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (North Vancouver)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 903-3420
Email: covecliff@sd44.ca
Principal: N/A
Programs and Services
Music / Band & Strings Cove Cliff participates in the North Vancouver School District’s Elementary Band & Strings Program, which provides school-based instrumental instruction for intermediate students (Band for Grades 5–7; Strings for Grades 4–7) and complements BC’s Arts Education curriculum. Student support / counselling (social-emotional learning) The school counsellor describes a focus on creating a supportive, safe space for students and teaching programs rooted in social-emotional learning (SEL), while collaborating with families, staff, and community supports. The school also lists social-emotional learning and mental health resources. Athletics and extracurricular sports
- Basketball (Grade 7 boys)
- Cross Country (Grades 4–7)
- Track and Field (Grades 4–7)
- Volleyball / Tripleball (Grades 6–7)
School Culture and Expectations
The school shares district messaging that North Vancouver School District is committed to championing truth, healing, and reconciliation and embedding Indigenous ways of knowing in teaching and learning. In athletics materials, students are reminded to demonstrate good sportsmanship, follow the Code of Conduct, and represent Cove Cliff appropriately.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
For some sports (e.g., basketball and track & field), families are responsible for transportation to and from games and meets. For track & field, the school notes one exception: a one-way bus to a Windsor Secondary track meet, with families arranging pickup after the event.
Location
Site: www.sd44.ca/school/covecliff/Pages/default.aspx#/=
Phone: 604 903-3420
Address: 1818 Banbury Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7G 1W4
Cove Cliff Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Cove Cliff Elementary
49.30
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 49 - above the district public school average of 47, ahead by 2 points.
Literacy: 48
Numeracy: 50
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
74.64
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
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 engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
74.99
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.
72.82
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 17 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 48, numeracy is 50, and overall is 49.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score was broadly stable.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 50, while literacy is lowest at 48.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 4 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 6 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 49, student commitment to learning is 75, critical thinking is 75, and college and career readiness is 73.
The strongest current area is Critical Thinking at 75, while Academic Performance is lowest at 49.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 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
56.33
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.
76.47
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - above the district public school average of 74, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
73.95
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - 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.
81.31
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - above the district public school average of 77, ahead by 5 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 76, Health is 74, and Work Ethic is 81.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 81, while Health is lowest at 74.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
82.24
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - well above the district public school average of 44, ahead by 38 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
90.13
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.
55.40
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - 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 82, Facilities and Personnel is 90, and Learning Resources is 55.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 90, while Learning Resources is lowest at 55.
Facilities and Personnel shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 34 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
63.55
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - 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.
87.35
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 87 - well above the district public school average of 82, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
69.08
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 87 and Safety is 69.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 87, while Safety is lowest at 69.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
74.40
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the district public school average of 63, 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
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 74.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 13 points since 2019/2020.