Gayton Elementary vs Ruby F. Carver Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.1 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
Ruby F. Carver Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students
| Measure | Gayton Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Ruby F. Carver Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #158 of 1,142 | #816 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1500 of 50,301 | #14418 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 605 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.5% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 80% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gayton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.4 vs 65.6).
- •Gayton Elementary does better on math proficiency (94% vs 80%).
- •Gayton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 78%).
- •Gayton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 88%).
- •Ruby F. Carver Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 16.8).
- •Gayton Elementary is the larger school with 605 students compared with 509.
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 Ruby F. Carver Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gayton Elementary ranks higher (87.4 vs 65.6 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 Gayton Elementary and Ruby F. Carver Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gayton Elementary: 605. Ruby F. Carver Elementary: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gayton Elementary and Ruby F. Carver Elementary rank in Virginia?
Gayton Elementary is 158th of 1,142 and Ruby F. Carver Elementary is 816th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).