Gerald R. Ford Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Indian Wells, CA Grades KG–05 Suburb: Large Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA SchoolScore™ F (48)
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Gerald R. Ford Elementary
Indian Wells, CA 92210
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ F (48)
598
Students
25.0
Teachers
23.9:1
Student:Teacher
(760)772-4120
Phone
http://www.dsusd.us
Website

Gerald R. Ford Elementary is a public school administered by the Desert Sands Unified district in Indian Wells, CALIFORNIA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 598 students enrolled; a 23.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs California Elementary School Average
Enrollment
598.0
State avg: 467.0
▲ 28% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
23.92:1
State avg: 22.3:1
▲ 7% worse
Free Lunch %
62.9%
State avg: 63.8%
▼ 1% better
School Details
School Name
Gerald R. Ford Elementary
NCESSCH ID
061111010274
State School ID
CA-3367058-6109789
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
44-210 Warner Trail
City
Indian Wells
State
California
ZIP Code
92210
County
Riverside County
Metro Area
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
0641
State Leg. Upper
06019
State Leg. Lower
06047
Latitude
33.72794
Longitude
-116.31151
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
598
Total Students
👩‍🏫
25.0
Teachers FTE
📐
23.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
25.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)25.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 376 62.9%
Not Applicable 223 37.3%
District Info
District Name
Desert Sands Unified
LEAID
0611110
State LEA ID
CA-3367058
Phone
(760)777-4200
Website
http://www.dsusd.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
La Quinta
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$646,780K
Federal Revenue
$52,815K
State Revenue
$357,050K
Local Revenue
$236,915K
Total Expenditure
$513,153K
Instruction Exp.
$269,757K
Support Services
$163,340K
Other Current Exp.
$17,197K
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Geographic

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Public schools within ~12 miles of Gerald R. Ford Elementary

1
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0.6 mi
2
Horizon
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0.8 mi
3
Summit High (Continuation)
La Quinta · High
0.8 mi
4
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1.3 mi
5
La Quinta High
La Quinta · High
2.1 mi
6
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2.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Gerald R. Ford Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Gerald R. Ford Elementary?
598 students are enrolled at Gerald R. Ford Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Gerald R. Ford Elementary have?
Gerald R. Ford Elementary has 25.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.9:1.
What grades does Gerald R. Ford Elementary serve?
Gerald R. Ford Elementary serves grades KG through 05.
Is Gerald R. Ford Elementary a charter school?
Gerald R. Ford Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Gerald R. Ford Elementary located in?
Gerald R. Ford Elementary is located in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metropolitan area.
What school district does Gerald R. Ford Elementary belong to?
Gerald R. Ford Elementary is part of the Desert Sands Unified school district.
How much does Desert Sands Unified spend per student?
The Desert Sands Unified district spends approximately $858,115,385 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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