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Email BoardGerald R. Ford Elementary
44-210 Warner Trail, Indian Wells, CA 92210-7598
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 76th percentile among comparable California schools.
65.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
54.9% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 65.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 54.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 942/4,657 (80th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,255/4,657 (73rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 598 |
| Low-Income Students | 379 (63.4%) |
| English Learners | 46 (7.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.8 points from last year and rose 1.5 points over the full period. Math fell 5.1 points from last year and fell 1.6 points over the full period.
•Math -1.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 62.2% to 68.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 21% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.2-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
13.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 67.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 72% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 44% to 70%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 47.7% to 59.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 27% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.4-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
26.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 57.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Gerald R. Ford Elementary compare within the district?
Gerald R. Ford Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 19 K–5 schools in Desert Sands Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Gerald R. Ford Elementary rank in California?
Gerald R. Ford Elementary ranks No. 942 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,255 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Gerald R. Ford Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 19 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 58.2% meet the reading standard and 47.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Gerald R. Ford Elementary compare with other schools in Riverside County?
Gerald R. Ford Elementary is No. 17 in reading and No. 21 in math proficiency among the 160 K–5 schools in Riverside County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Riverside CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Gerald R. Ford ElementaryThis school | 54.9% | 65.0% |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary | 25.9% | 38.2% |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International | 35.0% | 47.3% |
