George Washington Charter vs Gerald R. Ford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Washington Charter
Palm Desert · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
746 students
Gerald R. Ford Elementary
Indian Wells · Public elementary · Grades K–5
598 students
| Measure | George Washington Charter Palm Desert, California | Gerald R. Ford Elementary Indian Wells, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #942 of 5,693 | #1445 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12806 of 50,301 | #19180 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 746 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 746 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.7 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 61% |
| city | Palm Desert | Indian Wells |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Washington Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 58.5).
- •George Washington Charter does better on math proficiency (71% vs 61%).
- •George Washington Charter does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 69%).
- •George Washington Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 62.9%).
- •Gerald R. Ford Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 25.7).
- •George Washington Charter is the larger school with 746 students compared with 598.
- •George Washington Charter is a charter school while Gerald R. Ford Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 George Washington Charter better than Gerald R. Ford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), George Washington Charter ranks higher (67.9 vs 58.5 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 George Washington Charter and Gerald R. Ford Elementary?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Palm Desert and Indian Wells in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington Charter: 746. Gerald R. Ford Elementary: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington Charter and Gerald R. Ford Elementary rank in California?
George Washington Charter is 942nd of 5,693 and Gerald R. Ford Elementary is 1445th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).