Serving 603 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gerald R. Ford Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 603 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gerald R. Ford Elementary School's student population of 603 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
603 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gerald R. Ford Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gerald R. Ford Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2196 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
51%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
33%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gerald R. Ford Elementary School's ranking?
Gerald R. Ford Elementary School is ranked #2196 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gerald R. Ford Elementary School often compared to?
Gerald R. Ford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Monroe Elementary School, James Earl Carter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Gerald R. Ford Elementary School?
603 students attend Gerald R. Ford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Gerald R. Ford Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gerald R. Ford Elementary School?
Gerald R. Ford Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Gerald R. Ford Elementary School offer ?
Gerald R. Ford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gerald R. Ford Elementary School part of?
Gerald R. Ford Elementary School is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.
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