Gayton Elementary vs Nuckols Farm Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gayton Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
605 students
Nuckols Farm Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
627 students
| Measure | Gayton Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Nuckols Farm Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #158 of 1,142 | #136 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1500 of 50,301 | #1226 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 605 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.5% | 10.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 98% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (87.4 vs 88.3).
- •Nuckols Farm Elementary does better on math proficiency (98% vs 94%).
- •Nuckols Farm Elementary does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 92%).
- •Nuckols Farm Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.8% vs 15.5%).
- •Gayton Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 16.9).
- •Nuckols Farm Elementary is the larger school with 627 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 Gayton Elementary better than Nuckols Farm Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gayton Elementary and Nuckols Farm Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gayton Elementary: 605. Nuckols Farm Elementary: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gayton Elementary and Nuckols Farm Elementary rank in Virginia?
Gayton Elementary is 158th of 1,142 and Nuckols Farm Elementary is 136th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).