Gerald R. Ford Elementary School

Gerald R. Ford Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade K-5
44210 Warner Trl,  Indian Wells, CA
Desert Sands Unified School District
3.5
624 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Scott Davis
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
57%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
48%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.9%

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
8
Equity
8
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Math
28.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
20.6%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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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

GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 17 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...
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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.
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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...
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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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