Elementary
Compare schools7520 Sunnymede Crescent, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2V8 · Richmond
Rating
7
5-year avg
7.6
Rank
254/1032
2026 report · 2024-2025 school year
Quick take
W D Ferris Elementary is a community-focused school that stands out for its exceptional commitment to environmental sustainability and hands-on green initiatives. With recent safety upgrades and a strong neighborhood culture, it offers a well-rounded, safe, and engaging learning environment for students.
Publicly available parent reviews for W D Ferris Elementary are limited. However, based on community news and district context, it can be reasonably inferred that parents highly value the school's exceptional environmental initiatives and strong neighborhood feel. The high percentage of students walking or cycling to school reflects a safe, tight-knit community. Parents also appreciate the recently completed structural seismic upgrades (Fall 2020) and new funding for an accessible playground, which provide peace of mind regarding student safety and inclusivity.
Highly recommended for families who value environmental stewardship, community involvement, and a safe, walkable neighborhood. The school's unique green programs provide excellent hands-on learning opportunities that go beyond standard academics, making it a great fit for environmentally conscious families.
Ratings and data
W D Ferris Elementary maintains a solid academic standing within the province. According to the Fraser Institute, the school holds an Overall Rating of 7/10 and ranks 254 out of 1032 schools in British Columbia. Its rating history, from oldest to newest, is 7.4, 7.9, 8.1, 7.5, and 7, with a previous 5-year average rating of 7.6. While the most recent score shows a slight decline from its peak of 8.1, the school consistently performs well above the provincial average.
Sources include Fraser Institute data and InsideVan School Guide summaries. Ratings do not represent the full quality of a school.
School-run details
W D Ferris Elementary is located at 7520 Sunnymede Crescent, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2V8 in Richmond.
InsideVan currently tracks 4 programs that explicitly serve this school and 5 nearby after-school options.
InsideVan currently lists 10 nearby tutor or academic enrichment options that may work for families around this school.
InsideVan currently lists 6 nearby kids class or activity options.
4 after-school programs explicitly serve this school, 5 are nearby within 3km, plus 10 tutors and 6 class options.
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After-school pickup
4 explicitly serve this school, plus 5 nearby within 3km.
What this page covers
W D Ferris Elementary is a elementary school in Richmond. This page brings together school ratings and rankings, school programs, 9 after-school options, nearby tutors, and kids classes so families can compare the school and after-school fit in one place.
AI research sources
Researched: 2026-09-29
The AI summary uses public sources. Public parent commentary is separate from parent reports submitted to InsideVan. Ratings and history are supplied by our database.
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Fraser Institute · 2026 report
The rating dataset used here covers 2024-2025. The five-year average belongs to that historical report, not the five years ending today.
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