- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Garner, IA
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School
Federal NCES profile for Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191233000753
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Garner · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Garner, IA.
School address
District: Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191233000753 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School shrank from 311 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 191233000753 · Garner, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 12.8:1 · 17.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School (381 students)
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School shrank from 311 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garner-Hayfiel
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School
381 students
- This school
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School
295 students
- Garner-Hayfiel
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School
255 students
What this shows Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School compares
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 51% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Iowa - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 295 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: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High 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 high 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 (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School
How many students attend Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School?
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School has 295 students enrolled. It is a high school in Garner, IA. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School is 12.8:1, which is 14% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School?
17.7% of students at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High 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 High School?
The largest demographic group at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Garner, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School?
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 High School rank among public schools in Garner?
By Resource Investment Index, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School ranks #2 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 High School, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Comm School District also operates Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School (381 students) and Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School (255 students). See the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Comm School District district page for the complete list.