Armstrong Elementary vs F W Howay Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 931 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Armstrong Elementary
Burnaby · Public elementary
1,456 students
F W Howay Elementary
New Westminster · Public elementary
400 students
| Measure | Armstrong Elementary Burnaby, British Columbia | F W Howay Elementary New Westminster, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 50 Lower 50% | 86 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #639 of 1,275 | #162 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #639 of 1,275 | #162 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,456 | 400 |
| Enrolment | 1,456 | 400 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | – | – |
| Parents without a credential | – | – |
| First language not English | – | – |
| Special education | – | – |
| Identified as gifted | – | – |
| FSA literacy score | 459 | 526 |
| FSA numeracy score | 468 | 509 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 470 | 526 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 473 | 509 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 447 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 462 | – |
| city or town | Burnaby | New Westminster |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •F W Howay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.1 vs 50.0).
- •Armstrong Elementary is the larger school with 1,456 students compared with 400.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Armstrong Elementary better than F W Howay Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), F W Howay Elementary ranks higher (86.1 vs 50.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Armstrong Elementary and F W Howay Elementary?
About 931 m in a straight line, between Burnaby and New Westminster in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Armstrong Elementary: 1,456. F W Howay Elementary: 400. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Armstrong Elementary and F W Howay Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Armstrong Elementary is 639th of 1,275 and F W Howay Elementary is 162nd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).