Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies vs Gerald R. Ford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies
Indio · Public elementary · Grades K–5
748 students
Gerald R. Ford Elementary
Indian Wells · Public elementary · Grades K–5
598 students
| Measure | Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies Indio, California | Gerald R. Ford Elementary Indian Wells, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1897 of 5,693 | #1445 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25144 of 50,301 | #19180 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 748 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 748 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.1% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 61% |
| city | Indio | Indian Wells |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gerald R. Ford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 50.0).
- •Gerald R. Ford Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 56%).
- •Gerald R. Ford Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Gerald R. Ford Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 65.1%).
- •Gerald R. Ford Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 24.9).
- •Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies is the larger school with 748 students compared with 598.
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 Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies better than Gerald R. Ford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gerald R. Ford Elementary ranks higher (58.5 vs 50.0 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 Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies and Gerald R. Ford Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Indio and Indian Wells in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies: 748. Gerald R. Ford Elementary: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies and Gerald R. Ford Elementary rank in California?
Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies is 1897th of 5,693 and Gerald R. Ford Elementary is 1445th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).