Howard De Beck Elementary vs James Whiteside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard De Beck Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary
1,186 students
James Whiteside Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary
1,264 students
| Measure | Howard De Beck Elementary Richmond, British Columbia | James Whiteside Elementary Richmond, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 87 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #151 of 1,275 | #511 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #151 of 1,275 | #511 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,186 | 1,264 |
| Enrolment | 1,186 | 1,264 |
| 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 | 513 | 469 |
| FSA numeracy score | 525 | 479 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 524 | 463 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 534 | 437 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 502 | 476 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 517 | 521 |
| city or town | Richmond | Richmond |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard De Beck Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (87.3 vs 59.2).
- •James Whiteside Elementary is the larger school with 1,264 students compared with 1,186.
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 Howard De Beck Elementary better than James Whiteside Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Howard De Beck Elementary ranks higher (87.3 vs 59.2 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 Howard De Beck Elementary and James Whiteside Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Howard De Beck Elementary: 1,186. James Whiteside Elementary: 1,264. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Howard De Beck Elementary and James Whiteside Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Howard De Beck Elementary is 151st of 1,275 and James Whiteside Elementary is 511th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).