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Arden Elementary
About
Arden Elementary is located at 3040 Lake Trail Rd, Courtenay, BC V9N 9M1. The school describes itself as a K–5 elementary school in Courtenay with 11 divisions and approximately 209 students (2025/26). It highlights an excellent teaching staff, strong support from its parent group, and a “rich and vibrant educational experience for all.”
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Comox Valley)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 250 334-3191
Email: arden@sd71.bc.ca
Principal: Andrew Ferneyhough
School Culture and Expectations
Arden Elementary states that it strives to provide a safe, caring, and educationally nurturing environment for all, with rules and policies focused on protection, safety, and well-being. School rules include being safe and kind and following the instructions of teachers and supervisors. The code of conduct applies at school, while traveling to and from school, and at school functions; students are expected to respect others and take responsibility for their choices. The school identifies bullying (including cyber-bullying), harassment, intimidation, discrimination, and violence as unacceptable conduct, and notes that discipline is intended to be fair, preventative, and restorative. The school also restricts personal digital device use during instructional hours except for instructional purposes or to support accessibility/accommodation, medical health needs, and equity for learning outcomes.
Enrollment
The school website directs families to “Go to SD71 Registration” and includes a post titled “Registration for Kindergarten & Other Programs for 2026/27 School Year” with a link to “Kindergarten Registration Information.”
Location
Site: www.comoxvalleyschools.ca/arden-elementary/
Phone: 250 334-3191
Address: 3040 Lake Trail Rd, Courtenay, BC V9N 9M1
Arden Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Arden Elementary
41.52
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 42 - in line with the district public school average of 42, within 0 points.
Literacy: 39
Numeracy: 44
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
62.81
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 63 - well above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 8 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
50.00
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 50 - below the district public school average of 54, trailing by 4 points.
Students report weaker problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
69.53
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 70 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 14 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 39, numeracy is 44, and overall is 42.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 3 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 44, while literacy is lowest at 39.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 4 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 2 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 42, student commitment to learning is 63, critical thinking is 50, and college and career readiness is 70.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 70, while Academic Performance is lowest at 42.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 14 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
64.13
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well below the district public school average of 71, trailing by 6 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
59.37
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - below the district public school average of 64, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
66.17
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - well below the district public school average of 72, trailing by 6 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 64, Health is 59, and Work Ethic is 66.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 66, while Health is lowest at 59.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
51.17
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 51 - below the district public school average of 56, trailing by 4 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 51.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 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 - in line with the district public school average of 50, within 0 points.
Students report an academic orientation broadly similar to comparable schools.
74.45
Relationships
Relationships
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 relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
52.33
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - well below the district public school average of 59, trailing by 7 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 74 and Safety is 52.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 74, while Safety is lowest at 52.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 14 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
50.00
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - below the district public school average of 52, trailing by 2 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 50.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 11 points since 2019/2020.