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W D Ferris Elementary
About
W D Ferris Elementary is located at 7520 Sunnymede Cres, Richmond, BC V6Y 2V8. The school website shares school news and updates for families (for example, weekly updates and school events).
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Richmond)
Education language: The provided sources do not state the language(s) used for instruction at W D Ferris Elementary, and they do not describe any immersion or bilingual program at this school. District information notes that international students may receive English Language Learning (ELL) support in Richmond schools, but it does not confirm services at Ferris specifically.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 668-6538
Email: eadjeiachampon@sd38.bc.ca
Principal: Emmanuel Adjel-Achampong
Education Languages
The provided sources do not state the language(s) used for instruction at W D Ferris Elementary, and they do not describe any immersion or bilingual program at this school. District information notes that international students may receive English Language Learning (ELL) support in Richmond schools, but it does not confirm services at Ferris specifically.
Programs and Services
Student support / special education District transportation information notes that students with physical or mental disabilities that prevent safe travel to and from school may qualify for transportation assistance, determined by the superintendent under Board policy. Early learning (district programs) Richmond School District offers early learning programs for children from birth to age five, including StrongStart BC (free, parent/caregiver participation required). StrongStart is offered at several district sites (locations are listed on the district page), but the sources do not indicate a StrongStart site at Ferris.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Richmond School District provides school 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 possible transportation assistance for students whose disabilities prevent safe travel. Families apply online through the district, and bus schedules are emailed about one week before school starts in September.
Location
W D Ferris Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of W D Ferris Elementary
52.57
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: 48
Numeracy: 57
Numeracy is a clear strength; literacy is the area with the most room to grow.
69.94
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 14 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
72.57
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 16 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
72.42
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 16 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 48, numeracy is 57, and overall is 53.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 14 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 57, while literacy is lowest at 48.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 9 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 20 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 70, critical thinking is 73, and college and career readiness is 72.
The strongest current area is Critical Thinking at 73, while Academic Performance is lowest at 53.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 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
57.02
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - well below the district public school average of 62, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
78.36
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 70, ahead by 8 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
73.53
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
79.44
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - above the district public school average of 76, ahead by 4 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 78, Health is 74, and Work Ethic is 79.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 79, while Health is lowest at 74.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
86.00
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 27 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
88.00
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 88 - well above the district public school average of 62, ahead by 26 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
51.69
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 52 - well above the district public school average of 47, ahead by 5 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 88, and Learning Resources is 52.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 88, while Learning Resources is lowest at 52.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 30 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
58.08
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - below the district public school average of 61, trailing by 3 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
84.95
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 85 - well above the district public school average of 79, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
76.46
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 65, ahead by 11 points.
Students report a stronger sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, suggesting the school environment feels more secure and supportive.
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 85 and Safety is 76.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 85, while Safety is lowest at 76.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
67.21
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - above the district public school average of 65, ahead by 2 points.
Teachers are rated more positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting a relative strength.
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 67.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 13 points since 2019/2020.