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Tomekichi Homma Elementary
About
Tomekichi Homma Elementary is located at 5100 Brunswick Dr, Richmond, BC V7E 6K9. The school’s website primarily shares family-facing updates and resources (for example, weekly “Week at a Glance” posts and links such as MyEd Parent Portal access instructions).
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Richmond)
Education language: The provided sources do not state the language(s) used for core instruction at Tomekichi Homma Elementary, and they do not describe any immersion or bilingual program at this school. District sources note that Richmond schools offer English Language Learning (ELL) support through International Education context, but no Homma-specific language support details are included in the provided text.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 668-7844
Email: mdavid@sd38.bc.ca
Principal: Mark David
Education Languages
The provided sources do not state the language(s) used for core instruction at Tomekichi Homma Elementary, and they do not describe any immersion or bilingual program at this school. District sources note that Richmond schools offer English Language Learning (ELL) support through International Education context, but no Homma-specific language support details are included in the provided text.
Programs and Services
School communications and family resources The school site highlights family resources and communications such as “Week at a Glance” posts, Spring Break information, emergency preparedness guidance, and MyEd Parent Portal access instructions. School bus transportation (district service) Richmond School District provides bus transportation for eligible students, with distance-based eligibility criteria and an online application process. Transportation assistance may also be available for some students with disabilities and diverse abilities, based on district processes and documentation. Early learning (district programs) The district offers free early learning opportunities for children from birth to age five, including StrongStart BC (parent/caregiver attends with the child) and a directory of licensed child care operators located on school grounds.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Richmond School District offers school bus transportation for eligible students and limited courtesy riders, based on distance-from-catchment criteria (K–3: more than 4.0 km; Grades 4–12: more than 4.8 km). Families apply online through the district; bus schedules are emailed about one week before school starts in September. The district also notes that students with disabilities and diverse abilities may qualify for transportation assistance through district determination.
Location
Tomekichi Homma Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Tomekichi Homma Elementary
50.81
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.
68.48
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 17 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
70.56
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 71 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 19 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
75.14
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 52, ahead by 23 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 29 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 23 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 35 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.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 29 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
61.29
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - in line with the district public school average of 62, within 1 point.
Students report creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
75.01
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - above the district public school average of 71, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
57.58
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - well below the district public school average of 71, trailing by 13 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
79.60
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - above the district public school average of 75, ahead by 5 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, Health is 58.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 11 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
79.81
Community Support
Community Support
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the district public school average of 60, ahead by 20 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
93.18
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 93 - well above the district public school average of 62, ahead by 31 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
29.55
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 30 - well below the district public school average of 47, trailing by 18 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, Facilities and Personnel is 93 and Learning Resources is 30.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 93, while Learning Resources is lowest at 30.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 25 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
65.48
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 5 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
62.50
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well below the district public school average of 82, trailing by 19 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
34.74
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 35 - well below the district public school average of 72, trailing by 38 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 62 and Safety is 35.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 62, while Safety is lowest at 35.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 29 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
68.93
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - above the district public school average of 65, ahead by 4 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 2023/2024, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 69.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 6 points since 2020/2021.