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Gordon Terrace Elementary
About
Gordon Terrace Elementary is located at 1200 5th Ave S, Cranbrook, BC V1C 2H1. The school describes itself as a safe, caring community providing quality learning experiences for every child. It emphasizes high academic standards, positive relationships that help students reach their full potential, and building critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. The school also highlights a team approach for students with special needs and regular communication between home and school, with a School Growth Plan focused on reading and numeracy.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Southeast Kootenay)
Education language: The school site references an ESL Teacher as part of its support services, indicating English language learning support is available. The sources provided do not state the language(s) used to teach the core curriculum and do not describe any immersion or bilingual program.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-6
Phone: 250 426-8248
Email: david.martin@sd5.bc.ca
Principal: David Martin
Education Languages
The school site references an ESL Teacher as part of its support services, indicating English language learning support is available. The sources provided do not state the language(s) used to teach the core curriculum and do not describe any immersion or bilingual program.
Programs and Services
Indigenous Education Programs and initiatives focused on incorporating Indigenous perspectives, knowledge, and cultural practices. Student support / special education The school provides Student Services and follows an inclusive model, enrolling students with special needs in the regular classroom when needs can be met safely and effectively. Supports are coordinated through a collaborative School Based Team that may develop and implement an IEP (Individual Education Plan) or Student Support Plan. Listed supports include Student Services Teachers, a School Counselor, Youth Care Worker, Speech and Language Pathologist (including Sound Connections Speech and Language Program), occupational/physio therapists, and resource teachers (e.g., vision and hearing). English Language Learning (ELL/ESL) An ESL Teacher is listed among the school’s support services. Reading support The school lists a One-to-One Reading Program. Nutrition / food programs The school lists a Breakfast and Lunch Club. It also offers a District Hot Lunch Program (prepared and delivered by Community Connections Society, with pay-what-you-can options) and a PAC-run “Munch a Lunch” pay-for-lunch fundraiser program sourced from local restaurant vendors. Before/after-school care Stay N’ Play After School Program offers after-school programming with healthy snacks and activities such as arts and crafts and outdoor/gym time.
School Culture and Expectations
Gordon Terrace describes itself as a safe, caring community and says it sets high academic standards while building positive relationships to encourage students to reach their full potential. The school also emphasizes critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, regular communication between home and school, and a team approach to supporting students with special needs. (A School Handbook is referenced as a guide to policies, procedures, and expectations, but details are not included in the provided sources.)
Enrollment
The Gordon Terrace website includes a “Kindergarten Registration” link and notes it offers kindergarten students a warm and caring learning environment. The provided district page also references district registration resources (including locating a school and registration information), but specific step-by-step instructions for Gordon Terrace are not included in the provided sources.
Location
Gordon Terrace Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Gordon Terrace Elementary
39.09
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 39 - in line with the district average of 40, within 1 point.
Literacy: 41
Numeracy: 37
Literacy is a relative strength; numeracy has more room to grow.
64.70
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 65 - well above the district public school average of 46, ahead by 19 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
72.09
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 72 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 22 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
70.93
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 71 - well above the province public school average of 53, 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: Grade 4. In 2024-2025, literacy is 41, numeracy is 37, and overall is 39.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 13 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 41, while numeracy is lowest at 37.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 11 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 14 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 39, student commitment to learning is 65, critical thinking is 72, and college and career readiness is 71.
The strongest current area is Critical Thinking at 72, while Academic Performance is lowest at 39.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 13 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
63.95
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - below the province public school average of 68, trailing by 4 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
63.21
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - in line with the district public school average of 64, within 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
75.87
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - above the district public school average of 73, ahead by 3 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 64, Health is 63, and Work Ethic is 76.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 76, while Health is lowest at 63.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 16 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
47.55
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - well below the district public school average of 65, trailing by 17 points.
Instructional resources are rated less positively than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen access or quality.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 48.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 14 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
50.00
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - below the province public school average of 53, 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.
81.41
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - above the district public school average of 78, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
61.96
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - above the district public school average of 58, 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 81 and Safety is 62.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 81, while Safety is lowest at 62.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
66.28
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - well above the province public school average of 58, ahead by 8 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 66.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 26 points since 2019/2020.