Airport Elementary vs Valley View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 3.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Airport Elementary
Lazo · Public elementary
678 students
Valley View Elementary
Courtenay · Public elementary
1,129 students
| Measure | Airport Elementary Lazo, British Columbia | Valley View Elementary Courtenay, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 50 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #638 of 1,275 | #643 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #638 of 1,275 | #643 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 678 | 1,129 |
| Enrolment | 678 | 1,129 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | – | – |
| Parents without a credential | – | – |
| First language not English | – | – |
| Special education | – | – |
| Identified as gifted | – | – |
| FSA literacy score | 466 | 473 |
| FSA numeracy score | 459 | 451 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 448 | 465 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 466 | 453 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 485 | 482 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 452 | 450 |
| city or town | Lazo | Courtenay |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (50.0 vs 49.9).
- •Valley View Elementary is the larger school with 1,129 students compared with 678.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Airport Elementary better than Valley View Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Airport Elementary and Valley View Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Lazo and Courtenay in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Airport Elementary: 678. Valley View Elementary: 1,129. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Airport Elementary and Valley View Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Airport Elementary is 638th of 1,275 and Valley View Elementary is 643rd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).