James Gilmore Elementary
8380 Elsmore Rd, Richmond
James Gilmore Elementary is above the BC average overall: above it on 4 of 4 measures.
The numbers
- Grade 4 readingAbove BC average3-year average score 501 (BC: 471); in 2025/2026, at least 67% were on track or better (BC: 73%)
- Grade 4 mathAbove BC average3-year average score 511 (BC: 478); in 2025/2026, at least 69% were on track or better (BC: 67%)
- Grade 7 readingAbove BC average3-year average score 492 (BC: 464); in 2025/2026, at least 84% were on track or better (BC: 75%)
- Grade 7 mathAbove BC average3-year average score 495 (BC: 462); in 2025/2026, at least 62% were on track or better (BC: 59%)
Provincial Foundation Skills Assessment (Grades 4 and 7), compared with the BC average over three years. Results mostly reflect who attends a school, not only how well it teaches.
Where it leads
Which secondary depends on your address. Check it on the Richmond school locator ↗.
Other paths nearby
Catholic- St Joseph the Worker1.3 kmAbove average
- St Paul School3.9 kmAbove average
Nearby elementary schools
- Alfred B Dixon Elementary0.8 kmAbove average
- Quilchena Elementary0.8 kmAbove average
- R M Grauer Elementary1.0 kmAverage
- Manoah Steves Elementary1.3 kmAbove average
Common questions
Is James Gilmore Elementary a good school?
James Gilmore Elementary is above the BC average overall: above it on 4 of 4 measures. Results mostly reflect who attends a school, not only how well it teaches, so visit and talk to families too.
Does James Gilmore Elementary offer French Immersion?
Yes: Early French Immersion, according to the Province's school list. Places are usually by application or lottery.
Data: Province of BC school list, Foundation Skills Assessment and graduation results (Open Government Licence – BC); catchments from district and city maps. Living in a catchment gives priority, not a guaranteed place. Always confirm with the Richmond school district.