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John T Errington Elementary
About
John T Errington Elementary is located at 9831 Herbert Rd, Richmond, BC V7A 1T6. The school’s website currently highlights school and district news items and updates for families.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Richmond)
Education language: Richmond School District notes that it provides English Language Learning (ELL) support for students (referenced through its International Education information). No school-specific information about the language(s) used for core instruction or any immersion/bilingual program at John T Errington Elementary is provided in the sources.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 668-6699
Email: aferguson@sd38.bc.ca
Principal: Andrew Ferguson
Education Languages
Richmond School District notes that it provides English Language Learning (ELL) support for students (referenced through its International Education information). No school-specific information about the language(s) used for core instruction or any immersion/bilingual program at John T Errington Elementary is provided in the sources.
Programs and Services
Student support / English Language Learning (ELL) Richmond School District indicates that schools across the district provide English Language Learning (ELL) support (noted in the district’s International Education information). No John T Errington-specific student support details are included in the provided sources. Transportation (school buses) Richmond School District offers bus transportation for eligible students and limited courtesy riders, based on distance from the catchment school and other criteria. Families apply online, and schedules are emailed about one week before school starts in September. Early learning (district programs) For families with younger children (birth to age 5), the district offers free early learning programs, including StrongStart BC (parent/caregiver participation required). The district also provides 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, following 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 students with disabilities/diverse abilities may also qualify for transportation assistance. Families apply online; bus schedules are emailed one week before school starts in September.
Location
John T Errington Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of John T Errington Elementary
54.65
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 55 - above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 4 points.
Literacy: 51
Numeracy: 59
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
64.75
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.
62.97
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
70.06
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 13 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 51, numeracy is 59, and overall is 55.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 22 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 59, while literacy is lowest at 51.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 16 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 27 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 55, student commitment to learning is 65, critical thinking is 63, and college and career readiness is 70.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 70, while Academic Performance is lowest at 55.
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
68.63
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.
66.13
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.
69.27
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well below the district public school average of 76, trailing by 6 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 69, Health is 66, and Work Ethic is 69.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 69, while Health is lowest at 66.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 11 points since 2021/2022.
Resources
87.55
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 88 - well above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 29 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
73.47
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the district public school average of 62, ahead by 11 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
41.65
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 42 - below the district public school average of 47, trailing by 5 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 88, Facilities and Personnel is 73, and Learning Resources is 42.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 88, while Learning Resources is lowest at 42.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 28 points since 2021/2022.
School Culture
78.25
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - 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.
66.44
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 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 78 and Safety is 66.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 78, while Safety is lowest at 66.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 8 points since 2021/2022.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
56.55
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - well below the district public school average of 65, trailing by 8 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 57.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 16 points since 2021/2022.