Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School vs Park Ave Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 171 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School
Garner · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
381 students
Park Ave Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students
| Measure | Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School Garner, Iowa | Park Ave Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #208 of 654 | #615 of 654 |
| National rank | #4893 of 50,301 | #26837 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 381 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.3% | 82.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 47% |
| city | Garner | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 47.5).
- •Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.3% vs 82.6%).
- •Park Ave Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.9).
- •Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 380.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School better than Park Ave Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School ranks higher (80.2 vs 47.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School and Park Ave Elementary School?
About 171 km in a straight line, between Garner and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School: 381. Park Ave Elementary School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School and Park Ave Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School is 208th of 654 and Park Ave Elementary School is 615th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).