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Lord Roberts Elementary

1100 Bidwell St, Vancouver, BC, V6G 2K4 · Vancouver

Rating

5.1

5-year avg

5.4

Rank

710/1032

2026 report · 2024-2025 school year

Quick take

School review information

Lord Roberts Elementary is a vibrant, highly diverse, and community-focused school in Vancouver's West End. While its standardized academic ratings are slightly below the provincial average, the school excels in providing unique, hands-on learning experiences like its renowned LunchLAB program. Families will appreciate the engaged community and excellent location, but should be prepared for challenges related to overcrowding and securing after-school childcare. The ongoing process to rename the school reflects a progressive and active parent body.

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Editorial review summary

Public parent reviews and discussions highlight a strong sense of community and appreciation for the school's dedicated staff and unique programs, such as the LunchLAB and Edible Education initiatives. Parents value the school's central West End location and its diversity. However, a major point of concern among parents is the severe shortage of before- and after-school care spaces, with many families facing long waitlists. Additionally, overcrowding is a frequent topic of discussion, as downtown schools are operating at or over capacity. Parents have also been actively involved in advocating for the school's renaming due to the historical controversies associated with Lord Roberts, showing a highly engaged Parent Advisory Council (PAC).

Common positives

  • Highly diverse and inclusive environment with students from over 40 countries.
  • Innovative LunchLAB and Edible Education programs teaching students about gardening, cooking, and healthy eating.
  • Central West End location with easy access to Stanley Park, beaches, and cultural sites for outdoor education and field trips.
  • Active and engaged Parent Advisory Council (PAC) that advocates for student needs and community values.
  • Strong variety of extracurricular clubs and sports, including a Green Team and Pride Club.

Common concerns

  • Academic performance is slightly below the provincial average (Fraser Institute rating of 5.1/10).
  • Severe shortage of before- and after-school care spots, leading to long waitlists for working parents.
  • Overcrowding issues, as the school is one of the largest elementary schools in Vancouver and downtown facilities are at capacity.
  • Aging infrastructure, though a new playground is being fundraised and a new Coal Harbour school is expected to help with load balancing.

Who this school may fit

Recommended for families living in the West End who value diversity, community engagement, and unique experiential learning programs over top-tier standardized test scores. Parents needing out-of-school care should apply to waitlists well in advance of the school year.

Ratings and data

Academic information

According to the Fraser Institute, Lord Roberts Elementary has an overall rating of 5.1 out of 10, placing it at a provincial rank of 710 out of 1032 schools in British Columbia. The school's performance has seen some fluctuation in recent years, with a rating history of 5.2, 4.8, 6.2, 5.5, and most recently 5.1. The five-year average rating stands at 5.4 out of 10, indicating performance that is slightly below the provincial average. The school serves a highly diverse student body of around 650 students, with 30% being English Language Learners (ELL) and 10% designated as having diverse abilities, which may factor into standardized testing outcomes.

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

Edible Education & LunchLAB (Gardening, cooking, and sustainable food systems)English Language Learner (ELL) SupportExtracurricular Sports (Basketball, volleyball, badminton, track and field)Student Clubs (Green Team, Pride Club, Spirit Club, Craft Club)Before and After School Care (via YMCA, West End Community Centre, and Gordon Neighbourhood House)Hot Lunch Program

Common questions

Where is Lord Roberts Elementary located?+

Lord Roberts Elementary is located at 1100 Bidwell St, Vancouver, BC, V6G 2K4 in Vancouver.

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Lord Roberts Elementary school information

Lord Roberts Elementary is a elementary school in Vancouver. This page brings together school ratings and rankings, school programs, 0 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
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