Colonial Trail Elementary vs Gayton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonial Trail Elementary
Glen Allen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
710 students
Gayton Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
605 students
| Measure | Colonial Trail Elementary Glen Allen, Virginia | Gayton Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #253 of 1,142 | #158 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2556 of 50,301 | #1500 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 710 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 710 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 15.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 94% |
| city | Glen Allen | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gayton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.4 vs 84.7).
- •Gayton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 89%).
- •Gayton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 21.5%).
- •Gayton Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.2).
- •Colonial Trail Elementary is the larger school with 710 students compared with 605.
The Success Index (US) 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 Colonial Trail Elementary better than Gayton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gayton Elementary ranks higher (87.4 vs 84.7 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 Colonial Trail Elementary and Gayton Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Glen Allen and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial Trail Elementary: 710. Gayton Elementary: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial Trail Elementary and Gayton Elementary rank in Virginia?
Colonial Trail Elementary is 253rd of 1,142 and Gayton Elementary is 158th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).