Kindergarten to Grade 12 Student Census
To support the York Catholic DSB mission of educating and inspiring all students to achieve their full potential in a safe and caring environment, YCDSB conducted its first census in 2021. All parents/guardians/caregivers of students in Kindergarten to Grade 6 and all students from Grades 7 to 12 were invited to participate in the voluntary and confidential questionnaire.
The collection of demographic data on students’ identities is a Ministry of Education directive that is intended to foster policies, procedures and practices that are equitable and inclusive for all students regardless of background, social identity or personal circumstances. In addition to the demographic questions, students and parents were asked about students’ experiences in school and outside of school (i.e. safety, sense of belonging, well-being and engagement).
The findings from the Student Census will inform planning, decision-making, resource allocation and the delivery of programs and resources at all levels of the school board.
The information gathered will help schools nurture school communities where students of diverse abilities and backgrounds: feel welcomed and included; are more engaged, optimistic, and resilient; see themselves reflected in their schools; and, achieve their full potential.
Kindergarten to Grade 6 Parent/Guardian/Caregiver Census
Over 25,000 families were invited to complete the parent census with their children in Kindergarten to Grade 6. Of these families, 7,954 parents/guardians/caregivers voluntarily provided information to help their schools better understand their children, their needs and their experiences. This number represents 32 percent of students in Kindergarten to Grade 6 enrolled in York Catholic elementary schools.
Grades 7 to 12 Student Census
Approximately 26,000 students were eligible to participate in the student census. Of these students, 16,015 students in Grades 7 to 12 voluntarily provided information to help their schools better understand who they are, their needs and their life experiences. This number represents 62 percent of students in Grades 7 to 12 who are enrolled in York Catholic elementary and secondary schools.
Preliminary Results
Demographic Composition of Students in Kindergarten to Grade 6
- Infographic Poster English (EN)
- Infographic Slides
English (EN), Arabic (AR), Spanish (ES), Korean (KO), Russian (RU), Tamil (TA), Simplified Chinese (ZH-SC), Traditional Chinese (ZH-TC).
Demographic Composition of Students in Grades 7 to 12
- Infographic Poster English (EN)
- Infographic Slides
English (EN), Arabic (AR), Spanish (ES), Korean (KO), Russian (RU), Tamil (TA), Simplified Chinese (ZH-SC), Traditional Chinese (ZH-TC).
2021 YCDSB Student Census Technical Report
YCDSB Student Census Data
2021 Opens Source Data File: Board results are reported in aggregate form so that no individual students are identified. Board data is not reported (NR) where there are fewer than ten (10) students in a category.
CENSUS COMMUNITY VIDEOS
Highlights of Overall Student Census Findings: Summary Report and Video
Highlights of Student Census Findings for Black Students: Summary Report and Video
EXTERNAL RESEARCH REPORTS
2021 YCDSB Demographic Data Project