Fredric W. Watson Elementary School

A neighborhood CCSD elementary school serving grades PK–5 in North Las Vegas.

Zoned neighborhood elementary school · Leader in Me language on the school site · Clubs and activities when offered

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

Watson is a traditional CCSD zoned elementary school, not a district elementary magnet. The school site features Leader in Me language, while clubs, activities and intramurals depend on current offerings.

North Las Vegas campus on North Commerce Street

Official starting points

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

About Watson Elementary

Watson is a neighborhood elementary school serving grades PK–5. The CCSD directory lists K–5, while the live school information includes AM and PM Pre-K sessions, a Pre-K interest form and Pre-K staff.

The school site includes a Leader in Me section focused on habits and leadership language. Families should ask how this appears in different grades. It is a school identity feature, not a district magnet seat.

The school motto is “We are INVESTED, IMPORTANT, LEADERS, WATSON!” Clubs, activities, elementary athletics, intramurals and spirit activities may be available, but offerings can change.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

The guide does not identify the current principal. Staff assignments may change, so confirm current leadership directly with the school.

School details

Address: 5845 N. Commerce St., North Las Vegas, NV 89031
Phone: (702) 799-7040
Official CCSD site: Official school website(opens in a new tab)

Grades PK–5
The CCSD directory lists K–5, but the school also posts information about AM and PM Pre-K sessions.
Pre-K placement is handled centrally through CCSD’s Early Childhood Department.
Recheck zoning for a specific home address.

How families get in

Watson is a zoned CCSD elementary school. Assignment is based on the student’s home address.

Check the exact home address using the CCSD zoning lookup.
Register through standard CCSD enrollment for the assigned zoned school.
Out-of-zone enrollment, if offered, follows current CCSD Choice rules and available campus capacity.
Pre-K families complete the CCSD Pre-K interest form. A Pre-K seat at Watson is not guaranteed.

Pre-K placement

Pre-K is not assigned through kindergarten registration.
CCSD’s Early Childhood Department places students and may offer a seat at the zoned school when one is available.
Confirm current Pre-K availability with CCSD and the school.

Zoning, capacity and enrollment rules can change. Confirm current information on official CCSD pages.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the Watson attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
Your child would benefit from staying local rather than commuting to a magnet campus.
You want to compare school culture, logistics and classroom feel before reviewing current clubs and activities.

Think twice when

Your address is outside the zone and you are relying on open enrollment.
You specifically want a district magnet pathway. Leader in Me at Watson is not a magnet seat.
A busy or potentially crowded elementary environment would be a concern without first visiting the campus.

Out-of-zone access is not guaranteed. It depends on current CCSD Choice rules and school capacity.

Students

NCES reported total enrollment of about 633 students for its 2024–25 snapshot. Enrollment counts and demographic shares can shift.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

The NCES snapshot describes a racially and ethnically varied student body. The percentages are approximate and are not a school ranking.

Gender: Confirm with Nevada Report Card The guide does not provide a gender breakdown.

Total enrollment was about 633 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.
The reported race and ethnicity mix was approximately 49% Hispanic, 27% Black, 10% White, 8% two or more races, 3% Asian and 3% Pacific Islander.
Other racial and ethnic groups represented smaller shares.

Academics

Watson follows a standard elementary model centered on core subjects. Families should confirm the current schedule, supports and enrichment directly with the school.

Core subjects include literacy, math, science and social studies.
PE, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary specials, but the live Watson schedule should be confirmed.
Ask how Leader in Me habits and leadership language appear in each grade.
Ask about current reading and math supports for students who need extra help.
Clubs, activities, intramurals and spirit programs depend on current staffing and availability.

Awards and recognition

Nevada Purple Star School
Watson was named a Nevada Purple Star School in 2021. It was not on the 2026 honoree list.

Location and daily life

The campus is at 5845 N. Commerce St. in North Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Always verify the attendance zone for a specific address before making a housing decision.

Recent news, in context

The school’s military-families information describes support for transitioning students from a staff team that includes the counselor and social worker.

The school site includes current Pre-K information, including an interest form and references to AM and PM sessions.

Programs, staff assignments, clubs and capacity can change. Confirm current details with the school.

Compare before you commit

Addeliar D. Guy III Elementary SchoolA nearby North Las Vegas zoned elementary school in the 89031 area.
Eva G. Simmons Elementary SchoolA nearby zoned elementary campus in the 89031 area.
Lee Antonello Elementary SchoolA nearby zoned elementary campus in the 89031 area.
Gilbert Academy of Creative ArtsA full arts magnet in North Las Vegas for families specifically seeking a magnet lottery seat.

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.What does Leader in Me look like during a typical week at each grade level?
4.What reading and math supports are available for students who need to catch up?
5.If our home is near an attendance boundary, how often do zoning reviews affect addresses here?

What to do next

1.Confirm the home address through the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the official Watson Elementary website for current schedules, activities and school information.
3.Check Nevada Report Card for official accountability information.
4.Tour the campus if possible and ask about Leader in Me, specials, Pre-K placement and current capacity.