Helen Anderson Toland International Academy

A full-magnet K–5 school centered on Global STEM and hands-on learning.

Full STEM magnet for grades K–5 · Interest-based lottery admission · Global STEM with Project Lead The Way

Grades: K–5
How to get in: Full magnet interest lottery
School day: Confirm with the school office

Toland is a full-magnet elementary school with a district STEM/STEAM designation. Its Global STEM program includes Project Lead The Way and science, engineering and computer science experiences. Admission for grades K–5 is through an interest-based lottery, not automatic neighborhood assignment.

Historic Westside, Las Vegas, on D Street

Official starting points

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

About Toland

CCSD lists Helen Anderson Toland International Academy as a full STEM/STEAM magnet for grades K–5. Despite “International” in the name, the district magnet theme is STEM rather than International Baccalaureate.

The school describes its program as Global STEM. Its stated offerings include Project Lead The Way units and Physical Science, Earth Science, Life Science, and Engineering and Computer Science labs.

The magnet program also covers environmental studies, project-based learning, PBIS and a student STEM showcase called Stemposium. Event names and offerings may change, so confirm the current program with the school.

The school site describes Titans school spirit, an African elephant mascot honoring the namesake, clubs and Standard Student Attire. Families should also review the current magnet program contract before accepting a seat.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

The current principal is not identified in the available information. Staff assignments may change, so contact the school for the current leadership team.

School details

Address: 1735 D St., Las Vegas, NV 89106
Phone: (702) 799-7113
Official CCSD site: Official school website(opens in a new tab)

Full magnet elementary school for grades K–5
Historic Westside, Las Vegas
Pre-K placement, if offered, is separate from the K–5 magnet process

How families get in

Toland is a full magnet school. Elementary magnet admission is interest-based and handled through the CCSD magnet and School Choice process.

Apply through the CCSD magnet process for a K–5 seat.
Do not assume that living near the campus provides automatic assignment.
The elementary magnet process is interest-based; do not assume academic admission thresholds.
Review the school’s current magnet program contract before accepting a seat.
Pre-K, if offered, uses the CCSD Early Childhood placement process rather than the K–5 magnet application.

Transportation

Magnet transportation follows district transportation-zone rules when a student is eligible.
Transportation is not guaranteed. Check the current elementary magnet transportation map and plan the commute before accepting a seat.

Application rules, transportation zones, capacity and program offerings can change. Confirm current information on the official magnet and school websites.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

Your student enjoys building, experimenting and hands-on science or engineering.
Your family is willing to use the interest lottery and plan for a possible commute.
You prefer a themed full-magnet elementary campus over a conventional neighborhood school.

Think twice when

You want automatic neighborhood assignment without a magnet application.
You are specifically seeking an International Baccalaureate elementary program.
A magnet program contract or Standard Student Attire would not work for your family.

Toland’s district magnet theme is STEM, not International Baccalaureate. Confirm current contracts, attire expectations and daily program details with the school.

Students

NCES reported about 250 students in its 2024–25 snapshot. The approximate race and ethnicity mix was 55% Hispanic, 30% Black, 9% two or more races, 5% White and 2% Asian, with other groups at smaller shares.

Diversity index

Not provided

The available information describes the mix as fairly stable from year to year, but it is a snapshot rather than a ranking. Exact student counts by group were not provided.

Gender: Not provided Confirm current enrollment information through official school data sources.

Total enrollment was about 250 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.
NCES counted Pre-K students at the campus in 2024–25.
Any Pre-K seats are separate from the K–5 magnet application.

Academics

The academic theme is Global STEM. Families should ask how the program and lab schedule differ by grade.

Project Lead The Way units
Physical Science lab experiences
Earth Science lab experiences
Life Science lab experiences
Engineering and Computer Science lab experiences
Environmental studies
Project-based learning
PBIS
Student STEM showcase, currently referred to as Stemposium

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 1735 D St. in the Historic Westside of Las Vegas.

Magnet families should consider commute time and transportation eligibility carefully.

Arrival and dismissal details are not provided. Confirm procedures and school-day times with the school office.

A nearby address does not guarantee assignment because Toland is a full magnet school.

Always verify zoning for a specific home address before making a housing decision.

Compare before you commit

Mabel Hoggard Math and Science Magnet SchoolAnother full STEM elementary magnet nearby.
Walter Bracken STEAM AcademyA full STEAM elementary magnet in east-central Las Vegas.
Lomie G. Heard Elementary SchoolA full STEM magnet in east Las Vegas.
Kermit R. Booker, Sr. ESA nearby 89106 zoned elementary option for families seeking neighborhood assignment.

Questions to ask on a tour

1.How does Global STEM and Project Lead The Way look for a new kindergartener compared with a fourth- or fifth-grader?
2.How often does each class use the science labs?
3.What should families know about the interest lottery, siblings and magnet transportation zones?
4.What does the magnet program contract ask of students and families?
5.What academic supports are available for students who need help in reading or math?
6.How does Pre-K placement through CCSD Early Childhood differ from applying for a K–5 magnet seat?
7.What are the current Standard Student Attire expectations?

What to do next

1.Confirm current magnet status and application steps on the CCSD Magnet website.
2.Review the official school website for current program and school-day information.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official accountability data.
4.Review the elementary magnet transportation map and plan the commute.
5.Tour the school if possible and ask about STEM instruction, lab time, transportation and academic supports.