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James Thompson Elementary
About
James Thompson Elementary is located at 6211 Forsyth Cres, Richmond, BC V7C 2C4. The school’s website shares school updates and weekly information (e.g., “Thompson WAAG”) and connects families to district resources and information.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Richmond)
Education language: The district describes providing English Language Learning (ELL) support for students (noted through Richmond International Education). The provided sources do not specify the core language(s) of instruction at James Thompson Elementary or any immersion/bilingual program at this school.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 668-6420
Email: kvines@sd38.bc.ca
Principal: Kevin Vines
Education Languages
The district describes providing English Language Learning (ELL) support for students (noted through Richmond International Education). The provided sources do not specify the core language(s) of instruction at James Thompson Elementary or any immersion/bilingual program at this school.
Programs and Services
English Language Learning (ELL) Richmond School District notes that its schools provide English Language Learning support for students (shared through the district’s International Education information). Early learning (StrongStart BC) The district offers StrongStart BC, a free early learning program for children aged 0–5 who attend with a parent/caregiver. A “Thompson StrongStart” centre is listed at 6211 Forsythe Crescent.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Richmond School District provides school bus transportation for eligible students and some courtesy riders, based on distance from the catchment school (K–3: more than 4.0 km; Grades 4–12: more than 4.8 km). Families apply online, and bus schedules are emailed about one week before school starts in September. Students with physical or mental disabilities that prevent safe travel may qualify for transportation assistance, determined by the superintendent’s office under district policy.
Location
James Thompson Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of James Thompson Elementary
52.75
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 53 - above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 2 points.
Literacy: 46
Numeracy: 59
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
71.51
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 16 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
54.59
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - below the district public school average of 56, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
75.96
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 19 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2024-2025, literacy is 46, numeracy is 59, and overall is 53.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 21 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 59, while literacy is lowest at 46.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 12 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 30 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 53, student commitment to learning is 72, critical thinking is 55, and college and career readiness is 76.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 76, while Academic Performance is lowest at 53.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 21 points since 2019-2020.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
71.88
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the district public school average of 62, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
69.24
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - in line with the district public school average of 70, within 1 point.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
68.84
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - in line with the district public school average of 68, within 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
77.94
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - above the district public school average of 76, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting productive day-to-day learning habits.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 69, Health is 69, and Work Ethic is 78.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 78, while Health is lowest at 69.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
73.53
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 15 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
80.15
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the district public school average of 62, ahead by 18 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
50.63
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 51 - above the district public school average of 47, ahead by 4 points.
Instructional resources are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting students and families see stronger learning supports in place.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 74, Facilities and Personnel is 80, and Learning Resources is 51.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 80, while Learning Resources is lowest at 51.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 13 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
82.81
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the district public school average of 69, ahead by 13 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
78.55
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - in line with the district public school average of 79, within 1 point.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
64.32
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - in line with the district public school average of 65, within 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional safety at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 79 and Safety is 64.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 79, while Safety is lowest at 64.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
71.08
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - below the district public school average of 74, trailing by 3 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 71.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 11 points since 2020/2021.