Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School serves the entire district of Garner, IA, encompassing an area of approximately 201.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 12.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School's student population of 381 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
381 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#89 out of 1223 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
1%
7%
White
92%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.5%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School's ranking?
Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School is ranked #89 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School often compared to?
Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Hancock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School?
381 students attend Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School?
Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School offer ?
Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School part of?
Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School is part of Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Comm School District.
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