James Whiteside Elementary vs Thomas Kidd Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Whiteside Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary
1,264 students
Thomas Kidd Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary
544 students
| Measure | James Whiteside Elementary Richmond, British Columbia | Thomas Kidd Elementary Richmond, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 73 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #511 of 1,275 | #323 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #511 of 1,275 | #323 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,264 | 544 |
| Enrolment | 1,264 | 544 |
| 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 | 469 | 484 |
| FSA numeracy score | 479 | 498 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 463 | 508 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 437 | 495 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 476 | 459 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 521 | 502 |
| city or town | Richmond | Richmond |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Kidd Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (72.8 vs 59.2).
- •James Whiteside Elementary is the larger school with 1,264 students compared with 544.
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 James Whiteside Elementary better than Thomas Kidd Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Thomas Kidd Elementary ranks higher (72.8 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 James Whiteside Elementary and Thomas Kidd Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
James Whiteside Elementary: 1,264. Thomas Kidd Elementary: 544. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do James Whiteside Elementary and Thomas Kidd Elementary rank in British Columbia?
James Whiteside Elementary is 511th of 1,275 and Thomas Kidd Elementary is 323rd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).