Gayton Elementary

544 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gayton Elementary School, located in the West End of Richmond, Virginia, is a well-regarded public school serving students in the Henrico County Public Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes academic excellence while fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and social-emotional development. The campus is situated in a established residential area, providing a stable and focused learning atmosphere for its diverse student body.

The school is recognized for its dedicated faculty and a curriculum that balances rigorous core subjects with enriching extracurricular opportunities. Parents and community members are highly involved in the school’s operations, often participating in active PTA programs that supplement student activities and campus improvements. With a commitment to preparing students for future academic success, Gayton Elementary maintains a reputation as a cornerstone of its local neighborhood, prioritizing both high educational standards and the holistic well-being of its students.

544

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gayton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	415
Hispanic	28
Black	26
Asian	46
Two or More	29

White
415 (76.3 %)
Asian
46 (8.5 %)
Two or More
29 (5.3 %)
Hispanic
28 (5.1 %)
Black
26 (4.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Henrico County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)360-0820
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	544
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 12

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gayton Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	12
Kindergarten	93
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	90
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	108
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gayton Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	260	47.8%
Male	284	52.2%

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