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Armstrong Elementary
About
Armstrong Elementary is located at 3010 Pleasant Valley Rd, Armstrong, BC V4Y 0J3. The school emphasizes a positive, mutually respectful environment where learners are encouraged to strive for personal excellence, responsible citizenship, and lifelong learning. In the principal’s message, AES describes a long history (since 1921) of warmth, caring, and exceptional education as a community school that works closely with families. The school highlights strong academic goals and a well-rounded education with a focus on reading, writing, and math, grounded in care, kindness, acceptance, respect, and responsibility.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (North Okanagan-Shuswap)
Education language: The sources describe a District Late French Immersion option in Grade 6 where all subjects are taught in French, with English reintroduced in Grade 8 (the program is housed at Shuswap Middle School). No other language of instruction or English language learner (ELL) supports are described in the provided Armstrong Elementary sources.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 250 546-8778
Email: aes@sd83.bc.ca
Principal: Val Edgell
Education Languages
The sources describe a District Late French Immersion option in Grade 6 where all subjects are taught in French, with English reintroduced in Grade 8 (the program is housed at Shuswap Middle School). No other language of instruction or English language learner (ELL) supports are described in the provided Armstrong Elementary sources.
Programs and Services
Garden Project The school PAC and staff are planning a school garden project with a fenced garden area, 12 raised-bed planters (one per division), and irrigation, intended to support planting and growing at school. Early learning / Ready, Set, Learn Armstrong Elementary hosts “Ready, Set, Learn” events for families with children ages three to five, offering play-based early learning experiences, helping children become familiar with school, and connecting families with community partners to support a positive transition into kindergarten. School bus transportation The school website links to School District 83 transportation information, including district bus routes and student transportation resources (such as registration and safety information).
School Culture and Expectations
The school states expectations of respect for others, self, property, and learning. AES also acknowledges and gives thanks for the traditional lands and history of the Secwépemc people, and values relationships with First Nation communities on whose lands they educate children. The school’s mission emphasizes a positive, mutually respectful environment that supports excellence, responsible citizenship, and lifelong learning. The principal message reinforces care, kindness, acceptance, respect, and responsibility across the school community.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The Armstrong Elementary website provides a bus transportation page with School District 83 transportation information, including daily bus routes, transportation contacts, a busing app/website (Traversa My Ride K-12), registration and stop request information, and student bus safety resources. Specific AES drop-off/pick-up or parking details are not provided in the sources.
Enrollment
Families can access student Written Learning Updates through the MyEd BC Family Portal (with information provided via the school’s update notice). For Late French Immersion (a District Grade 6 program housed at Shuswap Middle School), families are directed to apply by completing the Late French Immersion Grade 6 Commitment Form (or using the QR code) and can read a program brochure for details.
Location
Armstrong Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Armstrong Elementary
43.42
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 43 - above the district public school average of 42, ahead by 2 points.
Literacy: 39
Numeracy: 47
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
74.13
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 74 - well above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 20 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
72.67
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 73 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 19 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
79.00
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 79 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 22 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 47, and overall is 43.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 4 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 47, while literacy is lowest at 39.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 2 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
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 43, student commitment to learning is 74, critical thinking is 73, and college and career readiness is 79.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 79, while Academic Performance is lowest at 43.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 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
69.44
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - above the district public school average of 66, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
69.81
Health
Health
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 physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
80.07
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the district public school average of 71, ahead by 9 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 69, Health is 70, and Work Ethic is 80.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 80, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 69.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 16 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
51.91
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - well below the district public school average of 62, trailing by 10 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 52.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
56.45
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - above the province public school average of 53, ahead by 3 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
80.85
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - well above the district public school average of 74, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
63.51
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well above the district public school average of 55, ahead by 8 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 64.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 81, while Safety is lowest at 64.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 3 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
60.00
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - above the province public school average of 58, ahead by 2 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 60.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 4 points since 2019/2020.