Gene Ward Elementary School

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

Neighborhood elementary school · Grades K–5 · Pre-K 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

Gene Ward is a traditional CCSD neighborhood elementary school in Paradise. Admission is based on the attendance zone, while Pre-K placement is handled separately through CCSD’s Early Childhood Department.

Paradise, near Hacienda Avenue

Official starting points

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

About Gene Ward

Gene Ward serves grades K–5 and also offers Pre-K through CCSD. The school is a zoned comprehensive campus, not a district elementary magnet.

School life centers on core elementary academics, grade-level activities, clubs and elementary athletics or intramurals when offered. The school uses the Rangers identity and the phrase “Explore, Learn, Achieve.”

After-School All-Stars and choir have appeared on the clubs list. Staff listings have included autism, SLD, KIDS and GATE services. Confirm current programs, staffing and schedules directly with the school.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

The guide does not identify the current principal. School leadership and staff assignments may change.

School details

Address: 1555 E. Hacienda Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89119
Phone: (702) 799-5650
Official CCSD site: Gene Ward school website(opens in a new tab)

Grades K–5
Pre-K placement is managed through CCSD’s Early Childhood Department.
Programs, staffing and capacity can change.

How families get in

Gene Ward is assigned by home address. Families should verify the exact address through the CCSD zoning lookup and use standard CCSD enrollment for the zoned school.

Check the exact street address through CCSD’s zoning lookup.
Register through standard CCSD enrollment if Gene Ward is the assigned school.
Out-of-zone access, if offered, follows current School Choice rules and campus capacity.
Pre-K requires the CCSD Pre-K interest process rather than kindergarten registration.

Pre-K placement

CCSD’s Early Childhood Department places Pre-K students.
A seat at the zoned school is offered when one is available.
Confirm current availability directly with CCSD and the school.

Zoning, capacity and School Choice availability can change. Recheck a specific address before making a housing or enrollment decision.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the Gene Ward attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
Your student would prefer staying local rather than commuting to a magnet campus.
You plan to evaluate classroom culture, 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 busy or large-elementary setting would not suit your family without further review.

Visit the campus and confirm current enrollment, capacity, programs, clubs and classroom conditions.

Students

The guide cites an NCES 2024–25 snapshot. These figures describe the student body and are not a school ranking.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide.

The reported mix was approximately 74% Hispanic, 14% Black, 5% White, 4% two or more races and 2% Asian, with other groups representing smaller shares. Student counts by race were not provided.

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

Total enrollment was about 599 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.
Enrollment and demographic counts can shift from year to year.

Academics

Gene Ward provides standard elementary academics. Current schedules, services and enrichment should be confirmed 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 schedule should be confirmed.
Academic supports may be available for students who need help in reading or math; ask about current services.
Staff listings have included special education and GATE services, including autism, SLD and KIDS.
Clubs, choir, After-School All-Stars and elementary intramurals have appeared in school materials but may not run every year.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 1555 E. Hacienda Ave. in Paradise.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Always recheck zoning for a specific address, especially near an attendance boundary.

Do not confuse Gene Ward with Kitty McDonough Ward Elementary School, which is a different school in the northwest valley.

Compare before you commit

Jack Dailey Elementary SchoolA nearby 89119 zoned elementary school.
Lewis E. Rowe Elementary SchoolA nearby 89119 zoned campus.
Ruby S. Thomas Elementary SchoolA nearby Paradise zoned campus.
Walter Bracken STEAM AcademyA nearby full STEAM magnet to compare if you want 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.Which enrichment programs, clubs and elementary activities are currently running?
4.How are clubs and activities scheduled around the school day?
5.What support is available when a student needs help in reading or math?
6.How does the school support students in special education and GATE?
7.What is the current Pre-K availability and placement process?
8.If we live near a boundary, how might zoning reviews affect our address?

What to do next

1.Confirm your address through the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the live Gene Ward school website for current schedules and programs.
3.Use the Nevada Report Card for official accountability information.
4.Check CCSD enrollment and School Choice rules if you live outside the zone.
5.Tour the school if possible and ask about culture, specials, capacity and current clubs.