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Westwind Elementary
About
Westwind Elementary is located at 11371 Kingfisher Dr, Richmond, BC V7E 4Y6. The school highlights its “Westwind Wave” identity, with a logo that reflects the school’s proximity to the Fraser River and themes of growth, momentum, and ongoing teaching and learning.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Richmond)
Education language: District information notes that schools in Richmond School District offer English Language Learning (ELL) support for students, including international students. The provided sources do not describe Westwind Elementary’s specific language(s) of instruction or any immersion/bilingual program at this school.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 668-6497
Email: westwind@sd38.bc.ca
Principal: Susan Tse
Education Languages
District information notes that schools in Richmond School District offer English Language Learning (ELL) support for students, including international students. The provided sources do not describe Westwind 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’s International Education information states that district schools provide English Language Learning support. The sources provided do not list Westwind-specific learning support services or special education programming. Early learning (pre-K) The district offers StrongStart BC, a free early learning program for children aged 0–5 attending with a parent/caregiver, led by ECE-trained facilitators. (The sources provided do not indicate that StrongStart operates at Westwind Elementary specifically.)
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Richmond School District provides school bus transportation for eligible students. 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 that prevent safe travel may also qualify for transportation assistance. Families apply online through the district, and bus schedules are emailed about one week before school starts in September.
Location
Westwind Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Westwind Elementary
50.63
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 51 - in line with the district public school average of 51, within 0 points.
Literacy: 48
Numeracy: 54
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
71.41
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 15 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
70.47
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
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 problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
83.75
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 27 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 54, and overall is 51.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 31 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 54, while literacy is lowest at 48.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 25 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 37 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 51, student commitment to learning is 71, critical thinking is 70, and college and career readiness is 84.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 84, while Academic Performance is lowest at 51.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 31 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
65.97
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - above the district public school average of 62, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
72.48
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - above the district public school average of 70, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
71.76
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
77.19
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - in line with the district public school average of 76, within 1 point.
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 72, Health is 72, and Work Ethic is 77.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 77, while Health is lowest at 72.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
84.44
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 84 - well above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 26 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
98.33
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 98 - well above the district public school average of 62, ahead by 36 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
50.60
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 51 - above the district public school average of 47, ahead by 4 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 84, Facilities and Personnel is 98, and Learning Resources is 51.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 98, while Learning Resources is lowest at 51.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 41 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
54.96
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - well below the district public school average of 61, trailing by 6 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
83.32
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - above the district public school average of 79, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
68.03
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - above the district public school average of 65, ahead by 3 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 83 and Safety is 68.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 83, while Safety is lowest at 68.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
65.19
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - in line with the district public school average of 65, within 0 points.
Teachers are rated for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
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 65.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2020/2021.