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Gayton Elementary

Richmond, Virginia · Grades PreK to 5 · Henrico County Public Schools

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About Gayton Elementary

Located in Richmond, Virginia, Gayton Elementary is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 605 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Richmond. With about 36 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.8 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Henrico County. Within 5 miles there are 42 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Henrico County Public Schools runs 67 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	12481 Church Rd, Richmond, VA 23233
Phone	(804) 360-0820
School district	Henrico County Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	605
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	36
Students per teacher	16.8
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Henrico County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 510189002123). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Gayton Elementary serve?

Gayton Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Gayton Elementary?

Gayton Elementary reported 605 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gayton Elementary?

About 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 605 students and 36 teachers in federal data.

Is Gayton Elementary a public or charter school?

Gayton Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Gayton Elementary in?

Gayton Elementary is part of Henrico County Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/va/henrico-county-public-schools/

Where is Gayton Elementary located?

Gayton Elementary is at 12481 Church Rd, Richmond, VA 23233. The phone number is (804) 360-0820.

How many other schools are near Gayton Elementary?

There are 42 other schools within 5 miles of Gayton Elementary in our directory.