Gerald R. Ford Elementary School

44-210 Warner Trail
Indian Wells, CA 92210
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Gerald R. Ford Elementary School serves 660 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Gerald R. Ford Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 660 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 50%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Gerald R. Ford Elementary School's student population of 660 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
660 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Gerald R. Ford Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Gerald R. Ford Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
7%
12%
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Hispanic
46%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
35%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.66
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Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #840 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Gerald R. Ford Elementary School?
660 students attend Gerald R. Ford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Gerald R. Ford Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gerald R. Ford Elementary School?
Gerald R. Ford Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 660 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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