# Coquitlam River Elementary > École Coquitlam River Elementary School (4250 Shaughnessy Street, V3B 4J6) — full school profile: programs, catchment, registration, feeder pathway... **Source:** https://soldbycraig.ca/coquitlam-river-elementary-school-guide/ **Author:** Craig Johnston, REALTOR® (BC Licence V99960) · The MACNABS · Royal LePage Elite West **Site:** https://soldbycraig.ca --- Elementary · North Port Coquitlam · Shaughnessy · SD43 Coquitlam School District ## Coquitlam River Elementary — parents' guide + homes in the catchment. Updated July 2026 · Craig Johnston, REALTOR® V99960 A Coquitlam REALTOR®'s read on Coquitlam River Elementary — what the school offers, which neighbourhoods feed in, and what to know about the catchment housing in North Port Coquitlam · Shaughnessy. [Book a Strategy Call](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) [Call Craig — 604-202-6092](tel:+16042026092) Quick Answer What should you know about Coquitlam River Elementary School Guide? École Coquitlam River Elementary School (4250 Shaughnessy Street, V3B 4J6) — full school profile: programs, catchment, registration, feeder pathway, plus a Coquitlam REALTOR® **Craig Johnston, Top 1% Team Member — Greater Vancouver REALTORS®** and 47+ year Tri-Cities resident, can walk you through the local context. Free Strategy Call ends with a written one-page plan in 24 hours. Quick answer **École Coquitlam River Elementary School** — École Coquitlam River Elementary School is a elementary school in Port Coquitlam, serving grades K–3 (FI), K–5 (English) in the North Port Coquitlam · Shaughnessy area. K-3 Early FI entry site — students transition out for grades 4-5. Address: 4250 Shaughnessy Street, V3B 4J6. Phone 604-942-0241. Verified school facts · SD43 ## About Coquitlam River Elementary. School type Elementary Grades K–3 (FI), K–5 (English) District SD43 (Coquitlam School District) Address 4250 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 4J6 Phone [604-942-0241](tel:+16049420241) Website [SD43 school page →](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/school/coquitlamriver/) Administration (2025–26) Nicole Bourbonnais (Principal) VP: Confirm current VP roster with the school office. Enrolment Confirm current-year enrolment with the school office. School hours Confirm the current year's bell schedule directly with the school at 604-942-0241. In-catchment registration [SD43 district registration →](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/Schools/Registration/Pages/default.aspx) Cross-catchment / school of choice [SD43 cross-catchment policy →](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/Schools/pages/crosscatchment.aspx) Catchment locator [SD43 school locator →](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/Schools/Locator/Pages/default.aspx) School details verified against the SD43 school page (June 2026). Bell schedules, administrators, and program details can change year to year — confirm the current year directly with the school office before relying on any specific number. What this school is best known for ## A K-3-only Early French Immersion entry site — students continue FI at another SD43 elementary for grades 4–5 before joining École Pitt River Middle. One of the few SD43 schools where the FI program ends at grade 3. Coquitlam River runs a Kindergarten-entry Early French Immersion program that ends at Grade 3. FI students then transition to another SD43 FI elementary for grades 4-5 (typically routing into the network of Mary Hill / Irvine / Kilmer / Westwood-area FI sites), before joining École Pitt River Middle's FI continuation. The school also runs a standard English K-5 program for the neighbourhood catchment. Programs & academic profile ## What Coquitlam River Elementary actually offers. ### Early French Immersion (K-3 only) Kindergarten-entry FI program ending at Grade 3. Students transition to another FI elementary for grades 4-5. ### Core K–5 English program Standard BC elementary curriculum for in-catchment families not in the FI stream. ### Learning support and inclusion SD43 inclusive-education model. ### ELL support Standard SD43 English Language Learning programming. ### Indigenous education District-wide Indigenous Education programming applies. Catchment, feeders & cross-catchment ## Where Coquitlam River Elementary students come from — and where they go next. ### Catchment area North Port Coquitlam — Shaughnessy Street area. FI program draws district-wide via Programs of Choice. ### Feeds in from K-entry school for FI applicants from across SD43. ### Promotes to FI grade 4-5 transitions to another SD43 FI elementary; then to École Pitt River Middle. English students continue per regular catchment. ### Cross-catchment SD43 allows cross-catchment enrolment when space permits, allocated by lottery with in-district and sibling priority. [SD43 cross-catchment policy →](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/Schools/pages/crosscatchment.aspx) Catchment lines run down individual streets and can put one side of a road in one catchment and the opposite side in the next. Always verify a specific address with the [SD43 school locator](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/Schools/Locator/Pages/default.aspx) before relying on any boundary statement. Extracurriculars · sports · clubs ## Top extracurriculars at Coquitlam River Elementary. - Intramural sports across grade levels - Choir / music programming - Library / learning commons activities - Cross-country and seasonal athletics - Student leadership Programs change year to year. Confirm the current season's club and sport list on the school's Programs / Clubs page. Inside the catchment · housing read ## Buying inside the Coquitlam River Elementary catchment — what I tell clients. Inside the Coquitlam River Elementary catchment in North Port Coquitlam · Shaughnessy, you're looking at established residential streets. Verify the exact catchment for your address through the SD43 locator before committing — boundary lines can run down individual streets. 1. Verify the exact catchment for any specific address through the SD43 locator. Catchment lines run down individual streets in North Port Coquitlam · Shaughnessy. 2. SD43 does not bus. Plan for driving or walking distance to the school. 3. Cross-catchment placement is available when space permits through the SD43 school-of-choice process — apply if the in-catchment route isn't right. 4. The Coquitlam River Elementary feeder relationship into the middle school determines the K → 12 path. Plan ahead if K → 12 continuity matters to your family. Frequently asked questions ## Coquitlam River Elementary — FAQ. ### Is Coquitlam River Elementary a good school? Coquitlam River Elementary is a K–5 SD43 neighbourhood school in North Port Coquitlam · Shaughnessy. A K-3-only Early French Immersion entry site — students continue FI at another SD43 elementary for grades 4–5 before joining École Pitt River Middle. One of the few SD43 schools where the FI program ends at grade 3. For families inside the catchment, it offers the standard SD43 elementary program with the supports parents typically expect — learning support, ELL, and Indigenous-Education programming through the district. ### What is the catchment for Coquitlam River Elementary? North Port Coquitlam — Shaughnessy Street area. FI program draws district-wide via Programs of Choice. Always verify a specific address through the SD43 school locator before relying on it. ### Who is the principal at Coquitlam River Elementary? Nicole Bourbonnais. Confirm against the SD43 2025–26 administrators listings if you need the very latest assignment. ### Where do Coquitlam River Elementary students go for middle school? FI grade 4-5 transitions to another SD43 FI elementary; then to École Pitt River Middle. English students continue per regular catchment. Confirm the exact middle school for your address with the SD43 locator. ### Does Coquitlam River Elementary have French Immersion? Most SD43 neighbourhood elementaries are English-only. SD43's French Immersion entry points are different schools — see the SD43 French Programs page for the current list of K-entry FI sites. ### Can my child attend Coquitlam River Elementary from out-of-catchment? Yes — through the SD43 cross-catchment / school-of-choice process when space permits. Placements are allocated by lottery with in-district and sibling priority. ### Does SD43 bus to this school? No. SD43 has discontinued regular bus transportation district-wide. Parents drive or arrange private transportation. ### What is Coquitlam River Elementary's address and phone? 4250 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 4J6. Phone 604-942-0241. Continue your Coquitlam school research ## Related Tri-Cities school + catchment pages. [Main hub ### Coquitlam Schools (main hub) The full SD43 schools guide for the Tri-Cities.](/coquitlam-schools/) [Hub ### Best Schools in Coquitlam Ranked guide to the top Coquitlam SD43 schools.](/best-schools-in-coquitlam/) [Programs ### French Immersion Schools Every SD43 French Immersion entry point.](/french-immersion-schools-coquitlam/) [Private ### Private Schools (Tri-Cities) Independent schools serving Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam.](/private-schools-coquitlam-area/) Sources & methodology School facts verified against the [SD43 Coquitlam River Elementary school page](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/school/coquitlamriver/), the [SD43 2025–26 School Listings (administrators) PDF](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/Schools/DistrictMap/Documents/2025-2026%20School%20Listings%20with%20Admin%20Email%20Contacts.pdf), and the [SD43 school locator](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/Schools/Locator/Pages/default.aspx). Catchment, registration, and cross-catchment information from [SD43's cross-catchment policy page](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/Schools/pages/crosscatchment.aspx). Real estate commentary is the professional opinion of Craig Johnston, REALTOR® license V99960, working under The MACNABS at Royal LePage Elite West and serving the SD43 Tri-Cities market. Page reviewed and dated June 2026. License V99960 · BCFSA-regulated. Confirm school program details with the school office before relying on them for an enrolment decision. ## Buying into the Coquitlam River Elementary catchment? Talk to Craig. A long-time Tri-Cities resident and licensed REALTOR®, Craig knows the catchment streets, the boundary risks, and the homes that come up inside the Coquitlam River Elementary catchment before they hit the public market. 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