B+
Above Average
80/100

Gayton Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 12481 Church Rd, Richmond, VA 23233
Overall
B+
80/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.8 grade levels above the U.S. average · 93rd percentile in Virginia
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.86 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 41st percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Virginia for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

80
Repit Score
out of 100
604
Students
enrolled
16.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%93/1001.8 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%41/100Students gain 0.86 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.11 in 2009–19; 23rd percentile in Virginia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 14% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +12 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency92% (+15 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency94% (+13 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White92%92%reading +9 pts, math +3 pts80th percentile (list)
Asian90%90%reading +3 pts, math -3 pts56th percentile (list)
Low-income85%85%reading +21 pts, math +11 pts89th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 12481 Church Rd
City Richmond
ZIP Code 23233
District 5101890
NCES School ID 510189002123
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 23233

Understanding the community around Gayton Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $116,469
Per Capita Income $60,777
Poverty Rate 0.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 57.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 71.4%
High School or Higher 98.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $418,900
Median Rent $1,708
Owner-Occupied 63.5%
Renter-Occupied 36.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Gayton Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 74.2%
Asian 9.4%
Hispanic/Latino 6.6%
Black 4.5%
Two or More Races 5.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 604
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Gayton Elementary?
Gayton Elementary has a Repit School Score of 80 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Gayton Elementary?
Gayton Elementary has 604 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1.
What grades does Gayton Elementary serve?
Gayton Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Gayton Elementary receive per student?
Gayton Elementary receives $14,785 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Gayton Elementary in 23233 ▼
Avg Home Value
$543,284
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,056
1-Year Change
+4.4%
% Renters
36.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026