Serving 598 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gerald R. Ford Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Gerald R. Ford Elementary serves the southwest part of Indian Wells, CA, covering an area of approximately 140.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 21.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gerald R. Ford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Gerald R. Ford Elementary School's student population of 598 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
598 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Gerald R. Ford Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gerald R. Ford Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2035 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gerald R. Ford Elementary School's ranking?
Gerald R. Ford Elementary School is ranked #2035 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gerald R. Ford Elementary School often compared to?
Gerald R. Ford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Monroe Elementary School, James Earl Carter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Gerald R. Ford Elementary School?
598 students attend Gerald R. Ford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Gerald R. Ford Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gerald R. Ford Elementary School?
Gerald R. Ford Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gerald R. Ford Elementary School offer ?
Gerald R. Ford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gerald R. Ford Elementary School part of?
Gerald R. Ford Elementary School is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.
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