Enrollment
381
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.4%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Garner, Iowa, enrolling 381 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 89% of Iowa schools and 22% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 379 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #210.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 381 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Comm School District also operates Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School (295 students) and Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School (255 students) alongside Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School compares
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,544
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Comm School District, which includes Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School.
$11,544
Per student
-10%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.8%
State 33.0%
Federal 8.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Garner on the city page.
Is Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School a good school?
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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