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Irwin Park Elementary
About
Irwin Park Elementary is located at 2455 Haywood Ave, West Vancouver, BC V7V 1Y2. The school describes a commitment to fostering a strong sense of belonging and a positive school culture where every student feels valued, supported, and inspired to succeed. Serving Kindergarten to Grade 7 students, Irwin Park emphasizes healthy relationships, well-being, and personal growth, with an intentional focus on social-emotional learning, physical wellness, and inclusive education. The school highlights its Panther P.R.I.D.E. values—Positive Attitude, Respect, Inclusivity, Dignity, and Empathy—to support a safe and welcoming learning environment.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (West Vancouver)
Education language: Irwin Park Elementary offers English Language Learner (ELL) support through West Vancouver Schools, with a district ELL brochure available and district contacts listed for current program information.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 981-1240
Email: acampbell@wvschools.ca
Principal: Aron Campbell
Education Languages
Irwin Park Elementary offers English Language Learner (ELL) support through West Vancouver Schools, with a district ELL brochure available and district contacts listed for current program information.
Programs and Services
English Language Learner (ELL) support District ELL program information is provided through West Vancouver Schools, including a parent-focused ELL brochure and district contacts for current details. Library / Learning Commons The school library offers book exchange and is supported by a teacher-librarian, with online catalog and research database links available for students. Music / Band The school posts information for Grade 6 and 7 band registration and links families to the district elementary band program page. Athletics and extracurricular sports
- Basketball
- Cross Country (Grade 3–7)
- Track and Field (Grade 4–7)
- Volleyball
- Ultimate
School Culture and Expectations
Irwin Park Elementary emphasizes belonging, connection, and care, with a focus on social-emotional learning, physical wellness, and inclusive education. The school promotes Panther P.R.I.D.E. values (Positive Attitude, Respect, Inclusivity, Dignity, Empathy) to help maintain a safe, welcoming, and dynamic learning environment. In athletics, the school states expectations for sportsmanship and fair play, including “win with class and lose with dignity.”
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school notes that areas around the school are designated pick-up/drop-off only, with no parking from 8 AM to 5 PM, to support student safety during arrival and dismissal.
Enrollment
West Vancouver Schools accepts applications from families living within and outside the district. The district requires specific documentation to support a BC residence address, and only complete applications (with all required documents) are considered for placement or waitlists. Families are directed to the district “Student Application Procedures” page and Irwin Park’s “Apply” link.
Location
Site: westvancouverschools.ca/irwinpark-elementary/
Phone: 604 981-1240
Address: 2455 Haywood Ave, West Vancouver, BC V7V 1Y2
Irwin Park Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Irwin Park Elementary
59.04
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 59 - in line with the district public school average of 59, within 0 points.
Literacy: 54
Numeracy: 64
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
69.40
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 59, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
76.36
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 60, ahead by 16 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
78.93
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - well above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 18 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 54, numeracy is 64, and overall is 59.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 7 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 64, while literacy is lowest at 54.
Across the available years, literacy was broadly stable since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 14 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 59, student commitment to learning is 69, critical thinking is 76, and college and career readiness is 79.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 79, while Academic Performance is lowest at 59.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 points since 2021-2022.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
48.86
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 49 - well below the district public school average of 55, trailing by 6 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
78.81
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - above the district public school average of 77, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
74.23
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.
79.19
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - in line with the district public school average of 78, 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 79, Health is 74, and Work Ethic is 79.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 79, while Health is lowest at 74.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 13 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
85.45
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 85 - well above the district public school average of 48, 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.
94.55
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 95 - well above the district public school average of 47, ahead by 48 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
54.82
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - well above the district public school average of 35, ahead by 20 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 95, and Learning Resources is 55.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 95, while Learning Resources is lowest at 55.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 33 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
61.27
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - in line with the district public school average of 62, within 1 point.
Students report an academic orientation broadly similar to comparable schools.
88.65
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 89 - above the district public school average of 84, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
75.16
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 70, ahead by 5 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 89 and Safety is 75.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 89, while Safety is lowest at 75.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
74.77
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 7 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 75.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2019/2020.