Estes M. McDoniel Elementary School

A Henderson neighborhood elementary school serving grades K–5, with Pre-K also offered through CCSD.

Traditional CCSD zoned elementary school · Grades K–5 · Pre-K also offered through CCSD

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

McDoniel is a traditional CCSD zoned elementary school in Henderson. It serves grades K–5, and the guide notes an active Pre-K program offered through CCSD. Families should confirm zoning, Pre-K availability and current programs before enrolling.

Henderson campus on Fox Ridge Drive.

Official starting points

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

About McDoniel Elementary

McDoniel is a neighborhood CCSD elementary school for grades K–5. Pre-K is also offered through CCSD, but families should confirm seat availability directly with the school.

The campus provides standard elementary academics. Clubs, activities, intramurals and spirit activities may be offered depending on the year.

McDoniel is not listed as a district STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet campus. Families seeking a themed magnet program should review the CCSD elementary magnet catalog.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

The guide does not identify the current principal. School staff may change, so confirm current leadership on the official school website or with the office.

School details

Address: 1831 Fox Ridge Dr., Henderson, NV 89014
Phone: (702) 799-7788
Official CCSD site: Official school website(opens in a new tab)

Grades K–5
Pre-K also offered through CCSD; confirm seat availability
Zoned neighborhood elementary school

How families get in

McDoniel is a zoned CCSD elementary school. Assignment is based on the home address.

Check the exact home address with the CCSD zoning lookup.
Register through standard CCSD enrollment for the assigned zoned school.
Out-of-zone enrollment or a zone variance, if offered, follows current CCSD Choice rules and depends on campus capacity.
Confirm Pre-K eligibility and seat availability directly with the school.

Before enrolling

Zoning can change and should be checked for each specific address.
Out-of-zone access is not guaranteed.
Program offerings and campus capacity can change.

McDoniel is not listed among CCSD elementary magnet schools. Confirm current enrollment rules on official CCSD pages.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the McDoniel attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
Your child would prefer staying local rather than commuting to a magnet campus.
You want to assess school culture, logistics and classroom feel before considering clubs and activities.

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 or possible crowding would be a concern.

Visit the campus and confirm zoning, capacity, class environment, clubs and current program offerings before deciding.

Students

The NCES 2024–25 snapshot reports about 388 students. Approximate shares were 41% Hispanic, 30% White, 12% Black, 12% two or more races and 4% Asian, with other groups representing smaller shares.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

The demographic shares are approximate and described as fairly stable from year to year. They are not a ranking.

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

Total enrollment was about 388 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.

Academics

McDoniel follows a standard elementary academic model. Families should confirm the current schedule and available supports with the school.

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 1831 Fox Ridge Dr. in Henderson.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Always re-check zoning for a specific address before choosing a home.

Transportation arrangements are not described in the guide; confirm them with CCSD or the school.

Compare before you commit

Nate Mack Elementary SchoolA nearby Henderson zoned elementary school.
Sue H. Morrow Elementary SchoolAnother Henderson zoned campus.
Gordon McCaw STEAM AcademyA full STEAM magnet option for families seeking a magnet lottery seat.
Lorna J. Kesterson Elementary SchoolA Henderson zoned alternative.

Questions to ask on a tour

1.What does a typical day look like for a new Pre-K or kindergarten student 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 if 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 addresses here?
6.How many Pre-K seats are available, and what is the enrollment process?

What to do next

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