Gerald R. Ford Elementary School

A view of the Gerald R. Ford Elementary buildings from the street.

Gerald R. Ford Elementary offers a space where all people can learn and thrive.

Gerald R. Ford Elementary offers a sprawling campus when viewed from above.

Students are the highest priority at Gerald R. Ford Elementary.

Gerald R. Ford Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade K-5

44210 Warner Trl, Indian Wells, CA

Desert Sands Unified School District

624 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Scott Davis

Student Teacher Ratio
23:1

Math Proficiency
48%

Reading Proficiency
57%

B+

Academics

Teachers

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

57%

Math Proficiency

48%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

23:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

2.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

550:1

Student Diversity

Male

51.2%

Female

48.8%

Hispanic

51.4%

White

32.5%

Asian or Pacific Islander

7.8%

Two or more races

6.6%

Black

1.2%

Native American

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

parent

5/27/2025

Gerald R. Ford Elementary is a vibrant, welcoming school community where students thrive both academically and emotionally. The staff is incredibly supportive, and families are truly valued as partners in student success.One of our proudest moments was being named a 2025 California Distinguished Sch...

4.0 parent

3/7/2023

This school mkhas a great system that I've noticed. The staff is friendly and my sons teacher and the teacher assistant are great. Lots of communication on social media and with the teacher-parent app. so far not a complaint from me.

1.0 parent

1/28/2022

This school is a disappointment. The staff are insanely rude and the principal isn’t any better. Sided with his disrespectful staff. Threatened to send police to my home and said his staff screaming at parents was her doing her job. This is beyond unprofessional, insulting and humiliating. I’ve cont...

5.0 parent

8/23/2021

With new construction in the area, principal has done an amazing job directing traffic and keeping our kids safe. Great school in general and such sweet staff!!

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List Price Range

$226K - $2.3M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$1,576,335

Median Lot Size

12,196 Sq Ft

% Renters

20%

Household Income

$155,945

% of College Grads

51.6%

Median Age

Average House Size

3,587 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

35.0%

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- 3 Baths
- 1,536 Sq Ft
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Trails

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Grills
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Bike Trails
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Trails

Pioneer Dog Park

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Fairway Park

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