- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Garner, IA
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191233002181
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Garner · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Garner, IA.
School address
District: Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191233002181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.2 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 191233002181 · Garner, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 15:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School (381 students)
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.2 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garner-Hayfiel
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School
381 students
- Garner-Hayfiel
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School
295 students
- This school
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School
255 students
What this shows Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School compares
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 27% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 66% in Iowa - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle 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 Middle 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 High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School
How many students attend Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School?
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School has 255 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Garner, IA. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School is 15:1, which is 1% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School?
26.4% of students at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle 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 Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Garner, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School?
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Garner?
By Resource Investment Index, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Comm School District also operates Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School (381 students) and Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School (295 students). See the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Comm School District district page for the complete list.