Gerald R. Ford Elementary

44-210 Warner Trail
Indian Wells, CA 92210

www.dsusd.us

598 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Gerald R. Ford Elementary School is a public institution located in Indian Wells, California, and is part of the Desert Sands Unified School District. Serving students in the Coachella Valley, the school is named after the 38th President of the United States and emphasizes a commitment to academic excellence, character development, and creating a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body.

The school is known for its focus on preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities. By fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, Gerald R. Ford Elementary prioritizes the social and emotional well-being of its students, encouraging active parent involvement and community engagement to enhance the overall educational experience. For more information regarding enrollment, school programs, and district resources, parents and community members can visit their official website at [www.dsusd.us](http://www.dsusd.us).

598

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gerald R. Ford Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	332
Black	8
Asian	43
Two or More	30
American Indian	6

Hispanic
332 (55.5%)
White
179 (29.9%)
Asian
43 (7.2%)
Two or More
30 (5.0%)
Black
8 (1.3%)
American Indian
6 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Desert Sands Unified
Phone:	(760)772-4120
Website:	http://www.dsusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	598
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	297
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	79

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 122

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 112

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gerald R. Ford Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	122
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	97
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	112

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gerald R. Ford Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	300	50.2%
Male	298	49.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)