Gerald R. Ford Elementary vs La Quinta High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gerald R. Ford Elementary
Indian Wells · Public elementary · Grades K–5
598 students
La Quinta High
La Quinta · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,425 students
| Measure | Gerald R. Ford Elementary Indian Wells, California | La Quinta High La Quinta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1445 of 5,693 | #731 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #19180 of 50,301 | #12453 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 598 | 2,425 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 2,425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.9% | 74.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 30% |
| city | Indian Wells | La Quinta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gerald R. Ford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 33.9).
- •Gerald R. Ford Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 30%).
- •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 74.4%).
- •Gerald R. Ford Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 25.0).
- •La Quinta High is the larger school with 2,425 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 Gerald R. Ford Elementary better than La Quinta High?
On the Success Index (US), Gerald R. Ford Elementary ranks higher (58.5 vs 33.9 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 Gerald R. Ford Elementary and La Quinta High?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Indian Wells and La Quinta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gerald R. Ford Elementary: 598. La Quinta High: 2,425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gerald R. Ford Elementary and La Quinta High rank in California?
Gerald R. Ford Elementary is 1445th of 5,693 and La Quinta High is 731st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).