Serving 604 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gayton Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 604 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Gayton Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gayton Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Gayton Elementary School?
604 students attend Gayton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Gayton Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gayton Elementary School?
Gayton Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gayton Elementary School offer ?
Gayton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gayton Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 604 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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