Enrollment
255
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.4%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Garner, Iowa, enrolling 255 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 255 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 406 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #149.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 255 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.3% 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 Elementary School (381 students) and Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School (295 students) alongside Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle 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 Middle School compares
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,544
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Comm School District, which includes Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle 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 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
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary 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 (~255 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Garner on the city page.
Is Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School a good school?
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 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.
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