Gerald R. Ford Elementary
Indian Wells, CA · Desert Sands Unified · Grades K-5
1,129th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 80%· Stable
Gerald R. Ford Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Gerald R. Ford Elementary 1,129th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 80% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 83th in 2015 to 80th in 2025.
Gerald R. Ford Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 285 students tested
Gerald R. Ford Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 615 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 43.4% | 53.7% | ▲ 10.3 pts | |
| White | 46.1% | 31.4% | ▼ 14.7 pts | |
| Asian | 4.9% | 7.5% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 5.0% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 1.4% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Gerald R. Ford Elementary
Typical home value $1.45M in zip 92210 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Gerald R. Ford Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8James Monroe ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 1.3 mi away1,527th of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 53% - 6Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International StudiesDesert Sands Unified · 2.1 mi away2,767th of 5,659
ELA 46% · Math 36% - 6Ronald Reagan ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 2.3 mi away2,499th of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 37% - 6Harry S. Truman ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 3.1 mi away2,671st of 5,659
ELA 45% · Math 38% - 4Benjamin Franklin ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 3.3 mi away3,556th of 5,659
ELA 38% · Math 28% - 4Abraham Lincoln ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 3.4 mi away3,851st of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 23% - 1James Madison ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 3.5 mi away5,423rd of 5,659
ELA 20% · Math 10% - –John Adams Early Childhood Learning CenterDesert Sands Unified · 3.5 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Gerald R. Ford Elementary in?
Gerald R. Ford Elementary is part of the Desert Sands Unified district in Indian Wells, California.
Is Gerald R. Ford Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Gerald R. Ford Elementary 1,129th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 80% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Gerald R. Ford Elementary?
Hispanic 54%, White 31%, Asian 8%, Two or more races 5% (615 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Gerald R. Ford Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92210 is $1.45M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.