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Chartwell Elementary
About
Chartwell Elementary is located at 1300 Chartwell Dr, West Vancouver, BC V7S 2R3. The school describes its mission as fostering mindfulness, resilience, and kindness while supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional growth. Chartwell is a Kindergarten to Grade 7 school that emphasizes experiential learning, strong community partnerships, and an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to reach their personal best.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (West Vancouver)
Education language: Chartwell links families to district English Language Learner (ELL) supports and information, including an ELL brochure and district contacts for current ELL programs and services. The provided sources do not describe an immersion or bilingual program at Chartwell, or specify the core language(s) of instruction.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 981-1210
Email: chartwell@wvschools.ca
Principal: Sara Bell
Education Languages
Chartwell links families to district English Language Learner (ELL) supports and information, including an ELL brochure and district contacts for current ELL programs and services. The provided sources do not describe an immersion or bilingual program at Chartwell, or specify the core language(s) of instruction.
Programs and Services
Before & after school care (and after-school programs) Chartwell lists before- and after-school care for Chartwell students (limited spaces), with care located in the Hub Portable Room and the Music Room. English Language Learner (ELL) support Chartwell directs families to the West Vancouver Schools ELL Support brochure and provides district contacts for up-to-date information about ELL programs and services. Student leadership and school roles Chartwell highlights a Grade 6/7 Leadership Club focused on charitable causes, fundraisers, and building awareness and empathy in the school community. The school also offers student roles such as Lunch Monitors (Grade 6–7) and Announcers (auditioned). Athletics and extracurricular sports - Family Badminton (Fridays) Indigenous Education Chartwell posts an Indigenous Education School Plan (2023/2024).
School Culture and Expectations
Chartwell emphasizes a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive learning environment. The school’s stated core values are Mindfulness, Resilience, and Kindness, with a focus on personal excellence and social-emotional learning. Chartwell also links to a published school Code of Conduct (2025–2026).
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
West Vancouver Schools states that parents/guardians must submit an online request form for each student to request transportation services. The district notes busing is provided for students living beyond walk limits to the nearest public school, following ministry guidelines. Visitor parking is available at all West Vancouver schools, and parking lots are generally available to the public after school hours unless otherwise marked.
Enrollment
Chartwell and West Vancouver Schools accept admission applications from families living within and outside the district. Families apply online and must attach required documentation; only complete applications are considered for placement or waitlists, and incomplete applications may be removed after two weeks. The district advises families to check for an automated email confirmation after submitting the online application.
Location
Site: westvancouverschools.ca/chartwell-elementary/
Phone: 604 981-1210
Address: 1300 Chartwell Dr, West Vancouver, BC V7S 2R3
Chartwell Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Chartwell Elementary
59.96
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 60 - in line with the district public school average of 59, within 1 point.
Literacy: 56
Numeracy: 64
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
70.37
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 11 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
70.32
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well above the district public school average of 60, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
73.43
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 61, ahead by 13 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 56, numeracy is 64, and overall is 60.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 4 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 64, while literacy is lowest at 56.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 3 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 11 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 60, student commitment to learning is 70, critical thinking is 70, and college and career readiness is 73.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 73, while Academic Performance is lowest at 60.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 16 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
57.34
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - above the district public school average of 55, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
74.27
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - below the district public school average of 77, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
69.30
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - below the district public school average of 71, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
76.47
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - below the district public school average of 78, 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 74, Health is 69, and Work Ethic is 76.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 76, while Health is lowest at 69.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 29 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
88.18
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 88 - well above the district public school average of 48, 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.
84.91
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 85 - well above the district public school average of 47, ahead by 38 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
52.72
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - well above the district public school average of 35, ahead by 18 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 88, Facilities and Personnel is 85, and Learning Resources is 53.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 88, while Learning Resources is lowest at 53.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 38 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 - below the district public school average of 62, trailing by 3 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
79.70
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - below the district public school average of 84, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
67.21
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - below the district public school average of 70, trailing by 3 points.
Students report a weaker sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, making this an area that deserves close attention.
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 80 and Safety is 67.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 80, while Safety is lowest at 67.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
65.41
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - below the district public school average of 68, trailing by 3 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
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, improved by 10 points since 2019/2020.