Gayton Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Richmond, Virginia 23233 · Henrico County Public Schools
#158 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#1500 of 50,301 nationally
About Gayton Elementary
Gayton Elementary is a public elementary located in Richmond, in the Henrico County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 605 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 87.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 158th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 605.
There are 97 schools in Richmond; Gayton Elementary ranks 5th of 90 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)94%
- Reading proficiency (30%)92%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)15.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Gayton Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 92%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 94%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Gayton Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Nuckols Farm Elementary
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627 students · 2.4 km away
Short Pump Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
545 students · 2.4 km away
Pocahontas Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
914 students · 2.5 km away
Mills E. Godwin High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,702 students · 3.0 km away
Ruby F. Carver Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students · 3.1 km away
Colonial Trail Elementary
Glen Allen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
710 students · 3.3 km away
Short Pump Middle
Glen Allen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,056 students · 4.0 km away
Twin Hickory Elementary
Glen Allen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
516 students · 5.1 km away
Pinchbeck Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
538 students · 5.2 km away
Deep Run High
Glen Allen · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,992 students · 5.3 km away
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606 students
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gayton Elementary a good school?
Gayton Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 87.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #158 of 1,142 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Gayton Elementary rank in Virginia?
Gayton Elementary ranks #158 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #1500 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gayton Elementary?
Gayton Elementary had 605 students in 2025.
Is Gayton Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Gayton Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Gayton Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gayton Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.