- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garner, IA
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191233000752
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Garner · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Garner, IA.
School address
District: Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191233000752 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 191233000752 · Garner, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 18.1:1 · 21.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School (295 students)
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School
381 students
- Garner-Hayfiel
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School
295 students
- Garner-Hayfiel
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School
255 students
What this shows Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School compares
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 41% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Iowa - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,689
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Comm School District reports $11,689 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School
How many students attend Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School?
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School has 381 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garner, IA. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 22% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School?
21.4% of students at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Garner, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School?
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School rank among public schools in Garner?
By Resource Investment Index, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Garner, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Comm School District?
Besides Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Comm School District also operates Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School (295 students) and Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School (255 students). See the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Comm School District district page for the complete list.