Edna F. Hinman Elementary School

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

Traditional zoned elementary school · Grades PK–5 · Henderson campus on Merlayne Drive

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

Hinman is a traditional CCSD zoned elementary school in Henderson. It offers core elementary academics, with clubs, activities and elementary intramurals when available. Programs and capacity can change, so confirm current details with the school.

450 E. Merlayne Dr., Henderson, NV 89011

Official starting points

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

About Hinman Elementary

Edna F. Hinman Elementary School is a neighborhood CCSD campus serving grades PK–5.

School life 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, spirit programs and elementary athletics or intramurals may be offered. This campus is not listed as a district STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

The guide does not identify the current principal. School leadership and staff assignments may change, so check the school site or contact the office.

School details

Address: 450 E. Merlayne Dr., Henderson, NV 89011
Phone: (702) 799-8990
Official CCSD site: School website(opens in a new tab)

Grades PK–5
Traditional CCSD zoned elementary school
Programs, schedules and capacity may change

How families get in

Hinman is a zoned school. Assignment is based on the student's home address.

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

Before making a housing decision

Confirm the full address at the CCSD zoning lookup.
Boundary reviews can affect school assignments.

Open enrollment or a zone variance is not guaranteed. Confirm current rules, deadlines and capacity with CCSD.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the Hinman attendance zone or plan to move there.
You want a neighborhood elementary school rather than a commute to a magnet campus.
You plan to compare school culture, logistics, classroom feel, clubs and activities during a visit.

Think twice when

You live outside the zone and are relying on open enrollment.
You specifically want a district STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet pathway.
A busy or large-elementary environment would be a concern without first visiting the campus.

Zoning, capacity and program offerings change. Confirm current conditions with CCSD and the school.

Students

The guide reports total enrollment of about 363 students and provides an NCES 2024–25 race and ethnicity snapshot. Enrollment and group counts can shift.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

Approximate shares were Hispanic 53%, Black 18%, White 15%, two or more races 10%, Asian 2% and Pacific Islander 2%, with other groups representing smaller shares. Exact student counts were not provided.

Gender: Confirm with official school data The guide does not provide a gender breakdown.

Total enrollment was reported as about 363 students.
Do not treat free or reduced-price lunch figures from CEP schools as a precise poverty rate.

Academics

Hinman follows a standard elementary academic model. Families should confirm the current schedule, support services and enrichment options.

Core subjects include literacy, math, science and social studies.
PE, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary patterns, but the live schedule should be confirmed.
Clubs and grade-level 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 extra help.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 450 E. Merlayne Dr. in Henderson.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Always re-check zoning for a specific address before making a housing decision.

Compare before you commit

James I. Gibson Elementary SchoolA nearby Henderson zoned elementary school.
Selma F. Bartlett Elementary SchoolA Henderson zoned campus.
Fay Galloway Elementary SchoolAnother Henderson zoned option.
David M. Cox Elementary SchoolA Henderson-area zoned alternative.

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 academic support is available for students who need help in reading or math?
5.If an address is near a boundary, how might zoning reviews affect its assignment?

What to do next

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