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Daniel Woodward Elementary
About
Daniel Woodward Elementary is located at 10300 Seacote Rd, Richmond, BC V7A 4B2. The school website highlights ongoing communication with families through news posts and resources such as calendar dates, school focus information, digital device policy updates, and emergency preparedness guidance.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Richmond)
Education language: The district notes that it provides English Language Learning (ELL) support as part of Richmond International Education. The provided sources do not specify the language(s) used for core instruction at Daniel Woodward Elementary or any immersion/bilingual programs at this school.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 668-6296
Email: woodward@sd38.bc.ca
Principal: Andrei Sala
Education Languages
The district notes that it provides English Language Learning (ELL) support as part of Richmond International Education. The provided sources do not specify the language(s) used for core instruction at Daniel Woodward Elementary or any immersion/bilingual programs at this school.
Programs and Services
Student support / language learning Richmond School District’s International Education program states that schools provide English Language Learning support for international students, along with a range of course and program options across the district. Early learning (district programs) Richmond School District offers free early learning programs for children from birth to age five, including StrongStart BC (children attend with a parent/caregiver). The district also maintains a directory of licensed child care operators located on school grounds. District programs and learning options The district describes a wide variety of learning opportunities for K–12 students, including multiple elementary program options offered at various locations across Richmond.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Richmond School District provides bus transportation for eligible students and limited courtesy riders, based on distance from the catchment school (K–3: more than 4.0 km; Grades 4–12: more than 4.8 km). Students with physical or mental disabilities that prevent safe travel may also qualify for transportation assistance. Families apply online through the district transportation page; schedules are emailed about one week before school starts in September.
Enrollment
The Daniel Woodward Elementary website includes a registration notice stating that Grades 1–12 registration opens January 1, 2026.
Location
Daniel Woodward Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Daniel Woodward Elementary
49.21
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 49 - in line with the district public school average of 51, within 1 point.
Literacy: 47
Numeracy: 51
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
56.64
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
44.64
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 45 - well below the district public school average of 56, trailing by 11 points.
Students report weaker problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
81.25
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 28 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 51, and overall is 49.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 16 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 51, while literacy is lowest at 47.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 40 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 59 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 49, student commitment to learning is 57, and college and career readiness is 81.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 81, while Academic Performance is lowest at 49.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 30 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
75.00
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2019-2020. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 63, ahead by 12 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
15.89
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 16 - well below the district public school average of 74, trailing by 58 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
62.85
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well below the district public school average of 71, trailing by 8 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
48.24
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 48 - well below the district public school average of 78, trailing by 30 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 16, Health is 63, and Work Ethic is 48.
The strongest current area is Health at 63, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 16.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 67 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
50.00
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the district public school average of 59, trailing by 9 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide weaker support for student learning than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen community connection and involvement.
82.69
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - well above the district public school average of 63, ahead by 20 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
7.14
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 7 - well below the district public school average of 47, trailing by 40 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 50 and Learning Resources is 7.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 50, while Learning Resources is lowest at 7.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 33 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
69.64
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - in line with the district public school average of 69, within 0 points.
Students report an academic orientation broadly similar to comparable schools.
61.13
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well below the district public school average of 82, trailing by 20 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
25.89
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 26 - well below the district public school average of 72, trailing by 47 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 61 and Safety is 26.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 61, while Safety is lowest at 26.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 21 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
58.17
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - well below the district public school average of 73, trailing by 14 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 2023/2024, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 58.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 11 points since 2019/2020.