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David Livingstone Elementary

315 E 23rd Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5V 1X6 · Vancouver

Rating

7.4

5-year avg

7

Rank

186/1032

2026 report · 2024-2025 school year

Quick take

School review information

David Livingstone Elementary is a vibrant, community-focused school in Vancouver's Riley Park neighborhood. With its recent seismic upgrades, strong emphasis on technology, and diverse extracurricular offerings like music and sports, it provides a well-rounded educational experience. While capacity constraints and waitlists can be a hurdle for new families, the school's solid academic foundation and highly engaged parent community make it a highly desirable choice for elementary education.

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Editorial review summary

Publicly available parent reviews and discussions highlight a strong, close-knit community with an active Parent Advisory Council (PAC) that frequently organizes community-building and fundraising events. Parents appreciate the school's diverse, multicultural environment and its recent $17.3 million seismic upgrade, which was completed in 2023 and provides a modernized, safe learning space. Some historical concerns have been raised regarding school capacity and waitlists for kindergarten spots due to high demand in the Mount Pleasant/Riley Park area. Overall, families value the dedicated teaching staff, the rich music and arts programs, and the school's focus on social and environmental issues.

Common positives

  • Recently completed $17.3 million seismic upgrade (2023), ensuring a safe and modernized facility.
  • Strong integration of technology in classrooms as a designated Technology Inquiry School.
  • Rich music program, including weekly participation for all students and a popular choir club.
  • Active Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and strong community involvement.
  • Dedicated focus on Indigenous education, social issues, and environmental awareness.

Common concerns

  • High demand in the neighborhood has historically led to capacity issues and kindergarten waitlists.
  • Fluctuating Fraser Institute ratings over the past few years (ranging from 5.3 to 8.3).
  • Limited space in the on-site preschool and out-of-school care programs, often requiring waitlists.

Who this school may fit

Highly recommended for families seeking a diverse, tech-forward, and community-oriented school. Parents should contact the school early regarding kindergarten registration and out-of-school care waitlists due to high neighborhood demand.

Ratings and data

Academic information

David Livingstone Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance, with a recent Fraser Institute rating of 7.4/10 and a provincial rank of 186 out of 1032 schools. Its historical ratings have shown some fluctuation (5.3 -> 7.6 -> 6.2 -> 8.3 -> 7.4), but it maintains a commendable 5-year average of 7. The school emphasizes strong literacy scores, supported by the Collaborative Early Learning Initiative for primary students and regular school-wide reading and writing assessments. Additionally, the school is recognized for its project-based learning approach and its status as a Technology Inquiry School, integrating SMART Boards and digital tools into daily instruction to enhance student engagement and academic success.

Sources include Fraser Institute data and InsideVan School Guide summaries. Ratings do not represent the full quality of a school.

School-run details

Special programs

Project-Based LearningTechnology Inquiry Program (SMART Board integrated classrooms)Rich Music Program & Lunch-time Choir ClubIndigenous Education & Cultural LearningExtracurricular Sports (Basketball, Volleyball/Smashball)On-site Preschool and Out-of-School Care (Spare Time Child Care Society)

Common questions

Where is David Livingstone Elementary located?+

David Livingstone Elementary is located at 315 E 23rd Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5V 1X6 in Vancouver.

Does David Livingstone Elementary have after-school pickup options?+

InsideVan currently tracks 1 programs that explicitly serve this school and 1 nearby after-school options.

Are there tutors near David Livingstone Elementary?+

InsideVan currently lists 5 nearby tutor or academic enrichment options that may work for families around this school.

Are there kids classes near David Livingstone Elementary?+

InsideVan currently lists 12 nearby kids class or activity options.

After school

2

pickup or nearby

Nearby tutors

5

nearby options

Nearby classes

12

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After-school pickup

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1 explicitly serve this school, plus 1 nearby within 3km.

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What this page covers

David Livingstone Elementary school information

David Livingstone Elementary is a elementary school in Vancouver. This page brings together school ratings and rankings, school programs, 2 after-school options, nearby tutors, and kids classes so families can compare the school and after-school fit in one place.

Sources & data context

AI research sources

Researched: 2026-09-28

The AI summary uses public sources. Public parent commentary is separate from parent reports submitted to InsideVan. Ratings and history are supplied by our database.

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Fraser Institute · 2026 report
The rating dataset used here covers 2024-2025. The five-year average belongs to that historical report, not the five years ending today.

Academic ratings do not capture the whole school experience, including belonging, support, or fit for your child. A nearby care provider does not necessarily offer school pickup; confirm with the provider.