David M. Cox Elementary School

A neighborhood CCSD elementary school serving grades K–5 in Henderson.

Traditional zoned elementary school · Core academics, clubs, and activities · Henderson campus on Clark Drive

Grades: K–5
How to get in: Zoned by home address
School day: Confirm with the school office

David M. Cox Elementary is a traditional CCSD school for children in grades K–5. Admission is based on the home attendance zone, while any out-of-zone access depends on current School Choice rules and campus capacity.

280 Clark Dr., Henderson, NV 89074

Official starting points

School Choice:(702) 799-5000 schoolchoice@nv.ccsd.net

About David M. Cox Elementary

David M. Cox is a neighborhood elementary campus serving grades K–5. It is not listed among CCSD's district elementary magnet schools.

The school centers on literacy, math, science, and social studies. PE, art, music, and library or media are common CCSD elementary offerings, but families should confirm the current schedule.

Clubs, grade-level activities, intramurals, and spirit activities may be offered. Availability can change.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

School staff and leadership may change. Contact the school for the current principal and administrative team.

School details

Address: 280 Clark Dr., Henderson, NV 89074
Phone: (702) 799-5730
Official CCSD site: School website(opens in a new tab)

Grades K–5
Traditional CCSD zoned elementary school
Confirm current office hours and school-day times with the school.

How families get in

David M. Cox Elementary is assigned by home attendance zone.

Check the exact home address using the CCSD zoning lookup.
Register through standard CCSD enrollment for the assigned school.
Out-of-zone enrollment, if offered, follows current district School Choice rules and campus capacity.

Before making a housing decision

Re-check zoning for the exact street address.
Attendance boundaries, capacity, and Choice availability can change.

Out-of-zone placement is not guaranteed. Confirm current rules with CCSD and the school.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in, or plan to move into, the David M. Cox attendance zone.
You want a neighborhood elementary school rather than a commute to a magnet campus.
You plan to evaluate classroom culture, daily logistics, clubs, and activities during a visit.

Think twice when

Your address is outside the zone and you are relying on open enrollment.
You specifically want a district STEM, IB, arts, or STEAM magnet pathway.
A larger elementary-school environment would not suit your family.

Visit the campus and confirm current enrollment, capacity, programs, and school culture before deciding.

Students

NCES reported total enrollment of about 460 students for its 2024–25 snapshot. Enrollment and demographic counts can shift.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

The NCES snapshot reported approximately 39% Hispanic, 32% White, 12% two or more races, 9% Black, 5% Asian, and 2% Pacific Islander students, with other groups representing smaller shares.

Gender: Not provided in the guide Confirm current student demographic data through the Nevada Report Card or school office.

Total enrollment was about 460 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.
Demographic percentages are approximate and should not be treated as a ranking.

Academics

The school follows a standard elementary academic model. Families should confirm the current schedule and support options.

Core subjects include literacy, math, science, and social studies.
Specials may include PE, art, music, and library or media.
Clubs and elementary activities may be available.
Elementary athletics, intramurals, and spirit activities may be offered.
Ask what reading and math support is available for students who need additional help.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is on Clark Drive in Henderson.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Transportation arrangements are not described in the guide. Confirm options with the school and CCSD.

Always verify zoning for a specific address before committing to a home.

Compare before you commit

Selma F. Bartlett Elementary SchoolA nearby Henderson zoned elementary school to compare.
John A. Dooley Elementary SchoolA Henderson zoned campus to compare.
Shirley A. Barber Elementary SchoolA southeast valley zoned option to compare.
James H. Bilbray Elementary SchoolA Henderson-area zoned alternative to compare.

Questions to ask on a tour

1.What does a typical day look like for a new kindergartener compared with an upper-elementary student?
2.Which specials, including PE, art, music, and library or media, are offered this year?
3.How are clubs and elementary activities scheduled around the school day?
4.What support is available when a student needs help catching up in reading or math?
5.If a home is near an attendance boundary, how often do zoning reviews affect nearby addresses?

What to do next

1.Confirm the home address using the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the live school website for current schedules, activities, and deadlines.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official accountability information.
4.Tour the campus if possible and ask about specials, school culture, enrollment, and capacity.