Gordon McCaw STEAM Academy

A full K–5 STEAM magnet school in Henderson with a School of Mines emphasis.

Full K–5 STEAM magnet · Interest-based lottery · School of Mines emphasis

Grades: K–5
How to get in: Interest-based magnet lottery
School day: Confirm with the school office

Gordon McCaw STEAM Academy is a full K–5 magnet school focused on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. Families apply through CCSD School Choice, and a home address does not guarantee admission.

Henderson campus on Tin Street

Official starting points

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

About Gordon McCaw STEAM Academy

CCSD’s Magnet catalog identifies McCaw as a full STEAM magnet for grades K–5. It is not a zoned neighborhood school that simply uses STEAM as a theme.

School materials describe a School of Mines community partnership and hands-on STEAM learning. Ask how the partnership and project work differ between kindergarten and the upper elementary grades.

Nevada’s Governor’s STEM list has carried McCaw as a Model STEM school. Confirm the current designation level on the official state STEM site.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

Leadership assignments may change. Contact the school for the current principal and administrative team.

School details

Address: 330 Tin St., Henderson, NV 89015
Phone: (702) 799-8930
Official CCSD site: Official school website(opens in a new tab)

Grades K–5
Full STEAM magnet school
Application required through CCSD School Choice

How families get in

McCaw is a full magnet school with interest-based elementary admission. Families must apply through CCSD School Choice; the guide does not identify an academic admissions threshold.

Check the current application process and deadlines on the CCSD Magnet site.
Do not assume that living near the campus assigns a seat.
Ask how sibling applications are handled.
Confirm transportation eligibility before applying.

Transportation

Transportation follows district magnet transportation-zone rules when a student is eligible.
Bus service is not guaranteed for every applicant. Review the current elementary magnet transportation maps.

Magnet rules, capacity and application details can change. Confirm current requirements directly with CCSD.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

Your child enjoys hands-on STEAM, science partnerships or maker-style work.
You are comfortable applying through an interest-based lottery.
You prefer a themed full-magnet elementary school over a conventional neighborhood school.
Your family can plan for the commute or confirm magnet transportation eligibility.

Think twice when

You want automatic admission based on your home address.
You do not want to use the CCSD School Choice process.
International Baccalaureate is your priority; McCaw’s magnet program is STEAM, not IB.
You need a guaranteed seat without a lottery.

A good fit depends on the current program, transportation options and your child’s needs. Tour the school and confirm live details before deciding.

Students

The guide cites an NCES 2024–25 snapshot of about 730 students. It describes the racial and ethnic mix as approximately 37% Hispanic, 30% White, 14% Black, 11% two or more races and 7% Asian, with other groups at smaller shares.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

Exact race-group student counts were not provided, so they are not estimated here. Demographic counts and shares can shift from year to year.

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

Total enrollment was reported as about 730 students in the cited NCES 2024–25 snapshot.
Do not treat free or reduced-price lunch figures from CEP schools as a precise poverty rate.

Academics

McCaw’s academic identity centers on whole-school STEAM learning. The guide does not provide test scores or detailed schedules.

The district catalog classifies the school as a STEAM magnet.
School materials emphasize hands-on learning and a School of Mines community partnership.
Ask how labs and project work fit into the regular school day.
Ask what reading and mathematics supports are currently available.
Clubs and activities may change each year, so confirm current offerings with the school.

Awards and recognition

Governor’s STEM designation
McCaw has been carried on Nevada’s Governor’s STEM list as a Model STEM school. Confirm the current level on the official state STEM site; this designation is not a separate admissions track.

Location and daily life

The campus is at 330 Tin St. in Henderson.

Magnet families should consider commute time and transportation-zone eligibility.

Arrival and dismissal details were not provided. Confirm current procedures with the school.

Always verify zoning and School Choice rules for a specific home address.

Compare before you commit

Walter Bracken STEAM AcademyAnother full elementary STEAM magnet.
Mabel Hoggard Math and Science Magnet SchoolA full math and science magnet with a STEA³M focus.
Lomie G. Heard Elementary SchoolA full STEM magnet with a coding and robotics focus.
Sue H. Morrow Elementary SchoolA nearby Henderson zoned campus without a district magnet lottery.

Questions to ask on a tour

1.How does the STEAM theme, including the School of Mines partnership, appear in kindergarten and in fourth or fifth grade?
2.What should families know about the interest lottery, sibling applications and magnet transportation zones?
3.How are labs and project work scheduled during the school day?
4.What support is available when a student needs help catching up in reading or mathematics?
5.How does the current Governor’s STEM designation show up in a typical week?
6.Which clubs, activities and hands-on programs are expected to continue this year?

What to do next

1.Confirm magnet status, application steps and current deadlines on the CCSD Magnet site.
2.Review the official school website for current programs and school-day information.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for current accountability information.
4.Check the Governor’s STEM list for McCaw’s current designation level.
5.Tour if possible and ask about daily STEAM learning, transportation and academic supports.