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Gerald R. Ford Elementary

Desert Sands Unified · Riverside County · 44-210 Warner Trail, Indian Wells, CA 92210-7598

(760) 772-4120 · www.dsusd.us

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9/10
#1139
Rank 1139 out of 5,722
Top 20%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1198 · 79th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #1306 · 77th percentile
Science9/10 · #824 · 85th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the sun-drenched enclave of Indian Wells — one of the Coachella Valley's most serene and well-kept communities — Gerald R. Ford Elementary offers a genuinely strong academic experience for families who've settled into this corner of the desert. Science scores in particular stand out, and the school's overall performance puts it well ahead of most California elementaries. Families drawn to the area's quiet streets, golf course surroundings, and easy access to Palm Desert and La Quinta will find this school a natural fit for kids who thrive in a focused, community-rooted environment.

Student Demographics

283 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
149 (53%)
White
90 (32%)
Asian
21 (7%)
Multiple Races
10 (4%)
African American
5 (2%)
Other
8 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners39 (14%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged180 (64%)
Students with Disabilities45 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

598
Enrollment
28.1
Teachers (FTE)
21.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
17.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #4387 · 27th percentile

58 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.