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James Whiteside Elementary
About
James Whiteside Elementary is located at 9282 Williams Rd, Richmond, BC V7A 1H1. The school website shares school updates and family information through items such as newsletters, emergency preparedness guidance, and MyEd Parent Portal access instructions.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Richmond)
Education language: The district notes that it provides English Language Learning (ELL) support for students (referenced through Richmond International Education). No other language of instruction or immersion/bilingual program is described in the provided school or district sources.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 668-6209
Email: whiteside@sd38.bc.ca
Principal: Brett Cameron
Education Languages
The district notes that it provides English Language Learning (ELL) support for students (referenced through Richmond International Education). No other language of instruction or immersion/bilingual program is described in the provided school or district sources.
Programs and Services
Student support / English Language Learning (ELL) The district indicates that schools provide English Language Learning support (noted on the Richmond International Education page). Early learning (district programs) Richmond School District offers free early learning programs for children from birth to age five, including StrongStart BC (parent/caregiver participates with the child). The district also maintains a directory of licensed child care operators located on school grounds.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Richmond School District provides school bus transportation for eligible students and limited courtesy riders under Board Policy 520. Eligibility is based on distance from the catchment school (K–3: more than 4.0 km; Grades 4–12: more than 4.8 km), and some students with disabilities/diverse abilities may qualify for transportation assistance. Families apply online, and bus schedules are emailed about one week before school starts in September.
Location
James Whiteside Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of James Whiteside Elementary
51.50
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 51 - in line with the district public school average of 51, within 1 point.
Literacy: 47
Numeracy: 56
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
64.59
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 9 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
67.06
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 11 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
74.68
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 18 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 47, numeracy is 56, and overall is 51.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 28 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 56, while literacy is lowest at 47.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 21 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 35 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 51, student commitment to learning is 65, critical thinking is 67, and college and career readiness is 75.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 75, while Academic Performance is lowest at 51.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 22 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
54.88
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - well below the district public school average of 62, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
67.63
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - below the district public school average of 70, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
66.10
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - below the district public school average of 68, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
75.41
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - in line with the district public school average of 76, within 0 points.
Students report effort, persistence, and responsibility at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 68, Health is 66, and Work Ethic is 75.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 75, while Health is lowest at 66.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
86.44
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 86 - well above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 28 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
89.47
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 89 - well above the district public school average of 62, ahead by 27 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
49.87
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - above the district public school average of 47, ahead by 3 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 86, Facilities and Personnel is 89, and Learning Resources is 50.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 89, while Learning Resources is lowest at 50.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 35 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
60.09
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - in line with the district public school average of 61, within 1 point.
Students report an academic orientation broadly similar to comparable schools.
76.55
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - below the district public school average of 79, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
65.71
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - in line with the district public school average of 65, within 0 points.
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 77 and Safety is 66.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 77, while Safety is lowest at 66.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
63.79
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
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.
Teachers are rated for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 64.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2019/2020.