Donald E McKay Elementary
🇨🇦 Official data · 2025Richmond, British Columbia V7C3N1 · Richmond
#142 of 1,275 elementary schools in British Columbia
#142 of 1,275 nationally
About Donald E McKay Elementary
Donald E McKay Elementary is a public elementary located in Richmond, in the Richmond school board or district of British Columbia, Canada. In 2025 it enrolled 941 students. Publicly funded schools run by public school boards or districts; free to attend.
Its Success Index (Canada) is 88.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in Canada and 142nd of 1,275 ranked elementary schools in British Columbia. Its strongest component is fsa numeracy score (92th percentile), and its weakest is fsa literacy score (84th percentile).
Other published figures: enrolment 941; fsa grade 4 literacy score 490; fsa grade 4 numeracy score 544; fsa grade 7 literacy score 521; fsa grade 7 numeracy score 548.
There are 63 schools in Richmond; Donald E McKay Elementary ranks 9th of 44 scored schools there.
Success Index (Canada) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across Canada.
- EQAO Grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (20%)–
- EQAO Grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (25%)–
- EQAO Grade 9 mathematics (25%)–
- OSSLT first-attempt pass rate (20%)–
- FSA literacy score (25%)506
- FSA numeracy score (25%)546
- Community advantage (fewer low-income households) (10%)–
- Parent education (fewer parents without a credential) (10%)–
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Donald E McKay Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrolment
- 941
- Students enrolled in the latest published year.
- FSA literacy score
- 506
- Average scale score across Grades 4 and 7; about 500 is on track.
- FSA numeracy score
- 546
- Average scale score across Grades 4 and 7; about 500 is on track.
- FSA Grade 4 literacy score
- 490
- Average scale score.
- FSA Grade 4 numeracy score
- 544
- Average scale score.
- FSA Grade 7 literacy score
- 521
- Average scale score.
- FSA Grade 7 numeracy score
- 548
- Average scale score.
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Schools near Donald E McKay Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (Canada).
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James Thompson Elementary
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Quilchena Elementary
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452 students · 1.5 km away
W D Ferris Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary
1,970 students · 1.6 km away
Richmond Secondary
Richmond · Public elementary
3,426 students · 1.7 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Donald E McKay Elementary a good school?
Donald E McKay Elementary has a Success Index (Canada) of 88.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in Canada) and ranks #142 of 1,275 in British Columbia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Donald E McKay Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Donald E McKay Elementary ranks #142 of 1,275 elementary schools in British Columbia and #142 of 1,275 nationally on the Success Index (Canada) (2025 data).
How many students attend Donald E McKay Elementary?
Donald E McKay Elementary had 941 students in 2025.
Is Donald E McKay Elementary a elementary school or a secondary school?
Donald E McKay Elementary is classified as a elementary. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Donald E McKay Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Donald E McKay Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (Canada) and distance, and can be compared side by side.