James Thomson Elementary
🇨🇦 Official data · 2025Powell River, British Columbia V8A4W4 · qathet
#469 of 1,275 elementary schools in British Columbia
#469 of 1,275 nationally
About James Thomson Elementary
James Thomson Elementary is a public elementary located in Powell River, in the qathet school board or district of British Columbia, Canada. In 2025 it enrolled 808 students. Publicly funded schools run by public school boards or districts; free to attend.
Its Success Index (Canada) is 62.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in Canada and 469th of 1,275 ranked elementary schools in British Columbia. Its strongest component is fsa literacy score (69th percentile), and its weakest is fsa numeracy score (56th percentile).
Other published figures: enrolment 808; fsa grade 4 literacy score 506; fsa grade 4 numeracy score 478; fsa grade 7 literacy score 459; fsa grade 7 numeracy score 459.
There are 10 schools in Powell River; James Thomson Elementary ranks 3rd of 8 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%)483
- FSA numeracy score (25%)468
- 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 James Thomson Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrolment
- 808
- Students enrolled in the latest published year.
- FSA literacy score
- 483
- Average scale score across Grades 4 and 7; about 500 is on track.
- FSA numeracy score
- 468
- Average scale score across Grades 4 and 7; about 500 is on track.
- FSA Grade 4 literacy score
- 506
- Average scale score.
- FSA Grade 4 numeracy score
- 478
- Average scale score.
- FSA Grade 7 literacy score
- 459
- Average scale score.
- FSA Grade 7 numeracy score
- 459
- Average scale score.
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Schools near James Thomson Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (Canada).
Henderson Elementary
Powell River · Public elementary
264 students · 3.0 km away
Brooks Secondary
Powell River · Public elementary
2,778 students · 3.3 km away
Secondaire Brooks
Powell River · Public secondary
26 students · 3.3 km away
Edgehill Elementary
Powell River · Public elementary
619 students · 5.8 km away
Cote-du-Soleil
Powell River · Public elementary and secondary
159 students · 6.8 km away
Assumption School
Powell River · Independent elementary
259 students · 7.2 km away
Westview Elementary
Powell River · Public elementary
1,113 students · 8.2 km away
Powell River Christian School
Powell River · Independent elementary and secondary
405 students · 9.0 km away
Texada Elementary
Van Anda · Public elementary
83 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
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808 students
Montecito Elementary
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809 students
Montroyal Elementary
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807 students
Lynnmour Elementary School
North Vancouver · Public elementary
806 students
Similkameen Elem-Secondary
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806 students
McKenzie Elementary
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806 students
Frequently asked questions
Is James Thomson Elementary a good school?
James Thomson Elementary has a Success Index (Canada) of 62.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in Canada) and ranks #469 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 James Thomson Elementary rank in British Columbia?
James Thomson Elementary ranks #469 of 1,275 elementary schools in British Columbia and #469 of 1,275 nationally on the Success Index (Canada) (2025 data).
How many students attend James Thomson Elementary?
James Thomson Elementary had 808 students in 2025.
Is James Thomson Elementary a elementary school or a secondary school?
James Thomson Elementary is classified as a elementary. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James Thomson Elementary?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of James Thomson Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (Canada) and distance, and can be compared side by side.