Gerald R. Ford Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Indian Wells, California 92210 · Desert Sands Unified
#1445 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#19180 of 50,301 nationally
About Gerald R. Ford Elementary
Gerald R. Ford Elementary is a public elementary located in Indian Wells, in the Desert Sands Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 598 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1445th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (83th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 598.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)61%
- Reading proficiency (30%)69%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)62.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Gerald R. Ford Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Gerald R. Ford Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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John Glenn Middle School of International Studies
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La Quinta Middle
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709 students · 5.0 km away
Harry S. Truman Elementary
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Desert Ridge Academy
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gerald R. Ford Elementary a good school?
Gerald R. Ford Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 58.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1445 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Gerald R. Ford Elementary rank in California?
Gerald R. Ford Elementary ranks #1445 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #19180 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gerald R. Ford Elementary?
Gerald R. Ford Elementary had 598 students in 2025.
Is Gerald R. Ford Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Gerald R. Ford Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Gerald R. Ford Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gerald R. Ford Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.