Amazing experince all around. A 5 star Public elementary school. Our 4 children have all attended Ford. Our youngest just finished her last year. The Principal was incredible. Very encouraging, inspiring and always receptive to the children & parents needs. The teachers were caring, dedicated, seasoned
... Read more & always professional. The parent involvement was beyond any other school we've attended. All is obvious by how well prepared our children re forMiddle school and beyond. Go Falcons! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/15/09
Rigorous academic school. Relies very heavily on donations and contributions from parents. This school is test focused and doesn't have the best support for the developmentally challenged kids. However, kids that don't require special needs flourish. TONS of homework and probably like all other schools
... Read more go EXTREMELY fast. Spent many evenings just doing homework with my child. I wished I had minored in education in college thus I would be able to help my child more. But, it does offer good programs and has an excellent reputation. There are high ratios of students to teachers/aides so if you child is requiring more attention this may not be the school for them. This is input from numerous parents with similar viewpoints. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/09/09
I have had two of my children go to Ford and it was a great experience. Excellent school and the new principle is terrific. The school not only has strong academics but the staff is very caring and loving. Best elementary school that any of my three children have ever attended.
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Posted by a parent on 01/27/08
Both my kids went there from K-6-from about 1998-2006. They blossomed & loved it there. The teachers were accessible & I'm sorry to hear that Mr. Keys isn't there anymore, he really cared about my kids.
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Posted by a parent on 01/26/08
Gerald Ford is a nice school. The children are wonderfull and the parents are very active in volunteering. The new principal does not seem very present and is not easily accessible. She does not seem to be able to manage the teachers and some teachers seem to have major attitudes. The school has
... Read more become very test oriented and seems more worried about the schools ratings than the students well being. A highly rated school by state test scores does not always mean that it is the best inviorment for a child. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/23/08
Gerald R. Ford Elementary School provides a safe, nurturing and child centered environment in which our children can grow academically, socially and emotionally. We encourage our children to learn, celebrating their creativity, initiative and individuality, through their daily interactions in the classroom,
... Read more as well as, through their participation in many supplemental and enriching programs. Our students are focused on always doing their personal best. Staff members are dedicated and committed to the success of every child, and their professionalism is greatly acknowledged. Our parents/guardians and volunteers, through their continued involvement, help provide the support and interaction that contributes to a wonderful partnership between home and school, benefiting the children at Ford School. Community support provides access to additional activities, events and resources that augment our educational focus. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 01/04/08
This school is the best but we miss mr. Mc gaughlan and mr.Keys they brought a comradery to the school and the kids loved it..
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Posted by a parent on 08/15/07
We have the pleasure of returning to this amazing Public elementary school. Our 3 older children attended Ford and now our youngest is starting her 4th year. The Principal is incredible,inspiring and always receptive to the children & parenets. The teachers are dedicated, seasoned & professional. The
... Read more parent involvement is beyond any other school we've attended. Go Falcons! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/25/07
My three children attended Gerald Ford school, and what an awesome school is. Starting from the principal, teachers and volunteer parents. The academics are superior and the after school free programs for children are in abundance! Great overall school.
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School Profile for Gerald R Ford Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
729
Students per teacher:
12
Full-time teachers:
62
Number of classrooms:
35
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
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visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Indian Wells schools — Gerald R Ford Elementary School is located at 44-210 Warner Trl, Indian Wells CA 92210. 44-210 Warner Trl is in the 92210 ZIP code in Indian Wells, CA The school district for Gerald R Ford Elementary School is the Desert Sands Unified School District. Gerald R Ford Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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