Central Elementary vs James Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Port Coquitlam · Public elementary
1,183 students
James Park Elementary
Port Coquitlam · Public elementary
1,291 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Port Coquitlam, British Columbia | James Park Elementary Port Coquitlam, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 25 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #967 of 1,275 | #803 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #967 of 1,275 | #803 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,183 | 1,291 |
| Enrolment | 1,183 | 1,291 |
| 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 | 435 | 441 |
| FSA numeracy score | 427 | 459 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 435 | 441 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 427 | 459 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Port Coquitlam | Port Coquitlam |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (38.0 vs 24.8).
- •James Park Elementary is the larger school with 1,291 students compared with 1,183.
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 Central Elementary better than James Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), James Park Elementary ranks higher (38.0 vs 24.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Elementary and James Park Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Port Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Elementary: 1,183. James Park Elementary: 1,291. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Elementary and James Park Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Central Elementary is 967th of 1,275 and James Park Elementary is 803rd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).