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Kingswood Elementary
About
Kingswood Elementary is located at 11511 King Rd, Richmond, BC V7A 3B5. The school website shares school news and family communications (e.g., weekly updates, newsletters) and links to district information such as emergency preparedness resources.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Richmond)
Education language: District information notes that Richmond schools support English Language Learning (ELL), including for international students, to help learners develop English skills. The provided sources do not describe Kingswood Elementary’s specific language(s) of instruction or any immersion/bilingual program at this school.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 668-6280
Email: jrooney@sd38.bc.ca
Principal: Joanne Rooney
Education Languages
District information notes that Richmond schools support English Language Learning (ELL), including for international students, to help learners develop English skills. The provided sources do not describe Kingswood Elementary’s specific language(s) of instruction or any immersion/bilingual program at this school.
Programs and Services
Student support / English Language Learning (ELL) Richmond School District notes it offers English Language Learning support, including for international students across the district. The sources provided do not specify what ELL services are offered specifically at Kingswood Elementary. Early learning (pre-K) The district offers free StrongStart BC early learning programs for children ages 0–5 with a parent/caregiver at several district centres; the sources do not indicate a StrongStart site at Kingswood. The district also maintains a directory of licensed child care operators located on school grounds (by area) for families seeking childcare.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Richmond School District provides school bus transportation for eligible students and some 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), with additional consideration for students with disabilities/diverse abilities who may need transportation assistance. Families apply online, and bus schedules are emailed about one week before school starts in September.
Location
Kingswood Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Kingswood Elementary
44.05
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 44 - well below the district public school average of 51, trailing by 6 points.
Literacy: 45
Numeracy: 43
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
64.93
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.
71.97
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - 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.
66.03
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 9 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 45, numeracy is 43, and overall is 44.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 7 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 45, while numeracy is lowest at 43.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 31 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 44, student commitment to learning is 65, critical thinking is 72, and college and career readiness is 66.
The strongest current area is Critical Thinking at 72, while Academic Performance is lowest at 44.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 7 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
55.17
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.
63.58
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well below the district public school average of 70, trailing by 6 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
60.95
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.
75.64
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - 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 64, Health is 61, and Work Ethic is 76.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 76, while Health is lowest at 61.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 9 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
69.70
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 11 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
79.55
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the district public school average of 62, ahead by 18 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
41.69
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 70, Facilities and Personnel is 80, and Learning Resources is 42.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 80, while Learning Resources is lowest at 42.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 20 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
75.43
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 69, ahead by 6 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
74.13
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well below the district public school average of 79, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
59.61
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well below the district public school average of 65, trailing by 6 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 74 and Safety is 60.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 74, while Safety is lowest at 60.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 3 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
68.18
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well below the district public school average of 74, trailing by 5 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 68.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 4 points since 2019/2020.