<![CDATA[Foundational academic skills in literacy, numeracy, and science are the foundation of primary education, yet rural communities frequently face systemic challenges in providing structured learning support. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the impact of an Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) initiative in strengthening core academic competencies among primary school students in rural East Java. Methods: Utilizing the 5D ABCD framework, comprising Discovery, Dream, Design, Deliver, and Destiny, local community assets including non-formal religious learning centres, primary school facilities, undergraduate volunteers, and youth networks were mapped and mobilized. Diagnostic pre-intervention and post-intervention assessment tools, structured observations, and focus group discussions were administered across 120 primary pupils over a six-week intensive engagement period. Results: The empirical evaluation demonstrated statistically significant progress across all targeted academic domains: basic reading comprehension rose from 42.5% to 86.0%, foundational numeracy mastery increased from 38.0% to 81.5%, scientific inquiry reasoning improved from 35.2% to 78.4%, and public speaking confidence expanded from 31.0% to 84.2%. Four contextual learning modules were institutionalised alongside a sustainable parent-tutor network. Conclusion and Implications: The ABCD model successfully transformed community engagement from deficit dependency to local asset ownership, establishing that rural community capital can effectively bridge basic academic gaps and foster educational sustainability.]]>
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