Culture and Community

Socioeconomic factors in British Columbia (2001)

Adults (over 20) with postsecondary education 50%
Adults with university degree 18%
Adults without high school diploma 17%
Families with income less than $20,000 12%
Adults receiving income assistance 3%
Children receiving income assistance 4%
Teen pregnancies (per women 15-17) 2%
Abused children (per 1000) 7

Beyond the statistics

Failing grade won't affect enrollment says East Side elementary principal

This article from the Vancouver Courier reports that Sir William MacDonald elementary school in East Vancouver obtained the lowest ranking in the annual Fraser Institute report card on schools. It describes challenges facing the staff, parents and children of this low SES school.