Gayton Elementary is a highly rated public school that educates students from pre-K through fifth grade. Surrounded by neighborhoods on both sides of the Church Road corridor, the school is convenient for those who are living in the Short Pump area. Gayton Elementary has roughly 500 students in attendance and a student-teacher ratio of about 16-to-1.
Gayton Elementary was founded in 1988 to serve the growing residential community of the West End, a quiet suburb outside of Richmond. The school’s mission is to push every child to achieve academic, social and emotional success. It offers clubs such as the Safety Patrol and the Morning Announcements News Crew, along with after-school enrichment classes in areas of interest such as art, science, games and sports. Gayton Elementary even has a friendly alligator mascot named Gator, who appears at school functions to cheer students on.
Gayton Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
12481 Church Rd,
Richmond, VA
Henrico County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mrs. Peggy C. Wingfield
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
87%
Reading Proficiency
95%
Niche Grade
A
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
95%
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Math Proficiency
87%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
36
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Full Time Teachers
36
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Teachers in First or Second Year
8.8%
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
536:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
52.2%
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Female
47.8%
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White
76.3%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
8.5%
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Two or more races
5.3%
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Hispanic
5.1%
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Black
4.8%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/10/2018
Gayton Elementary School was the best school I went to. The staff and teachers were amazing. They were very helpful and friendly. When I started school there I was just coming to America. I didn't know english. By the time I graduated from Gayton. I was able to read, write, and speak English. They took the time to help me learn english and teachers never gave up on me. I loved being at that school.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/16/2026
I’ve had two kids at Gayton and couldn’t bring myself to put my youngest there. The first time around, the administration and faculty were excellent - dedicated, competent and responsive. Those days are gone. Now students are floundering with inadequate support and resources. Physical assaults and p...
8/25/2025
I do not agree about luck of diversity in school. I'm an immigrant myself and have 3 kids in this school. We have received a lot of support. All the teachers and administration showed love and support for my kids. I volunteered on several occasions and teachers were always very thankful. It's import...
12/28/2024
They are going to get the job done by getting your child to learn and to read…it’s the culture that is the problem. There is no diversity. It’s a Vineyard Vines commercial and some of the parents are a nightmare (entitled). The teachers engage in way too much gossip and at times have been described...
4/22/2022
Our daughter started kindergarten this year and we have really loved her learning. Her teachers are very dedicated to the children's learning, they use many learning methods that make learning fun. Always in contact with the parents, really very satisfied.
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List Price Range
$265K - $832K
Homes For Sale
7
Average Home Value
$469,928
Median Lot Size
14,810 Sq Ft
% Renters
41%
Average Household Income
$103,030
% of College Grads
54.3%
Median Age
44
Average House Size
2,154 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
37.8%
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Additional Schools in the Area
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Short Pump Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Picnic Area
Tuckahoe Creek Park
- Fishing
- Trails
Deep Run Park & Recreation Center
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
Geese Lake Park
- Lake
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Tuckahoe Little League
- Baseball/Softball
- Parking Lot
Deep Run Park
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Gayton Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Richmond, VA and is served by the Henrico County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 546 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 87% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 95% are proficient in reading. Gayton Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $469,928. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Steward School, Richmond Academy, Nuckols Farm Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Richmond has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gayton Elementary School.