Gayton Elementary vs Short Pump 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
Short Pump Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
545 students
| Measure | Gayton Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Short Pump Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #158 of 1,142 | #133 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1500 of 50,301 | #1201 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 605 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.5% | 18.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 93% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Short Pump Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 87.4).
- •Gayton Elementary does better on math proficiency (94% vs 93%).
- •Gayton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 91%).
- •Gayton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 18.5%).
- •Short Pump Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.8).
- •Gayton Elementary is the larger school with 605 students compared with 545.
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 Short Pump Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Short Pump Elementary ranks higher (88.4 vs 87.4 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 Short Pump Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gayton Elementary: 605. Short Pump Elementary: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gayton Elementary and Short Pump Elementary rank in Virginia?
Gayton Elementary is 158th of 1,142 and Short Pump Elementary is 133rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).