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Thomas Kidd Elementary
About
Thomas Kidd Elementary is located at 10851 Shell Rd, Richmond, BC V7A 3W6. The school is part of the Richmond School District (#38) and serves Grades K–7.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Richmond)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 668-6602
Email: dcherry@sd38.bc.ca
Principal: Derek Cherry
Programs and Services
School bus transportation (district service) Richmond School District provides school bus transportation for eligible students and limited courtesy riders, based on distance from the catchment school and district policy. Families apply online through the district; schedules are emailed one week before school starts in September. Early learning (district programs) The district offers StrongStart BC (free for children ages 0–5 with a parent/caregiver) and other early learning programs that emphasize oral language and play-based learning. The district also provides a directory of licensed child care operators located on school grounds.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Richmond School District offers bus transportation for eligible students and limited courtesy riders. Eligibility is based on distance from the catchment school (K–3: more than 4.0 km; Grades 4–12: more than 4.8 km), with additional consideration for students whose disabilities prevent safe travel. Families apply online; bus schedules are emailed one week before school starts in September.
Location
Thomas Kidd Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Thomas Kidd Elementary
46.12
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 46 - below the district public school average of 51, trailing by 4 points.
Literacy: 43
Numeracy: 49
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
60.26
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
64.22
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 8 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
82.35
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 26 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 43, numeracy is 49, and overall is 46.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 31 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 49, while literacy is lowest at 43.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 24 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 39 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 46, student commitment to learning is 60, critical thinking is 64, and college and career readiness is 82.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 82, while Academic Performance is lowest at 46.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 26 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
70.10
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - in line with the district public school average of 70, within 0 points.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
61.36
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well below the district public school average of 68, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
73.40
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - below the district public school average of 76, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting work habits are an area to strengthen.
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 70, Health is 61, and Work Ethic is 73.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 73, while Health is lowest at 61.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 7 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
69.12
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 10 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
86.76
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 87 - well above the district public school average of 62, ahead by 25 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
38.84
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 39 - well below the district public school average of 47, trailing by 8 points.
Instructional resources are rated less positively than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen access or quality.
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 69, Facilities and Personnel is 87, and Learning Resources is 39.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 87, while Learning Resources is lowest at 39.
Facilities and Personnel shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
64.29
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well below the district public school average of 70, trailing by 5 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
72.51
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well below the district public school average of 79, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
56.30
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - well below the district public school average of 65, trailing by 9 points.
Students report a weaker sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, making this an area that deserves close attention.
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 73 and Safety is 56.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 73, while Safety is lowest at 56.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
64.22
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well below the district public school average of 74, trailing by 9 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 64.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 2 points since 2019/2020.