Serving 374 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). 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 17:1 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 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- 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
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School's student population of 374 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
374 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,233 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 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#72 out of 1233 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
92%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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 #72 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% 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?
374 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, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School?
Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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