J. T. McWilliams Elementary School

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

Neighborhood elementary school · ReInvent Community School partnership · Pre-K offered through CCSD

Grades: K–5; Pre-K also offered
How to get in: Zoned by home address
School day: Confirm current hours

J. T. McWilliams Elementary is a traditional CCSD neighborhood school in West Las Vegas. It serves grades K–5 and also offers Pre-K through CCSD, subject to current seat availability.

West Las Vegas on Hiawatha Road

Official starting points

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

About McWilliams Elementary

McWilliams is a neighborhood CCSD elementary school serving grades K–5. Live school materials also show an active Pre-K or preschool program through CCSD; confirm current availability with the school.

The school site identifies McWilliams as a ReInvent Community School, a CCSD and City of Las Vegas partnership associated with enrichment and family supports at participating schools. Families should ask which services and enrichment options are active this year.

McWilliams is not listed as a district elementary magnet. It is not identified as a STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet campus.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

The guide does not identify the current principal. School leadership and staff may change, so confirm the current team directly with the school.

School details

Address: 1315 Hiawatha Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89108
Phone: (702) 799-4770
Official CCSD site: Official school website(opens in a new tab)

CCSD directory grade span: K–5.
Pre-K is also offered through CCSD; confirm current seat availability.
Zoning, capacity and program offerings can change.

How families get in

McWilliams is a zoned CCSD elementary school. Assignment is based on the attendance zone for the student’s home address.

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

Before applying

McWilliams is not a magnet lottery school.
Do not assume that a nearby address is within the attendance zone.
Transportation and out-of-zone access are not guaranteed.

Attendance boundaries, School Choice rules and campus capacity can change. Confirm current requirements on official CCSD pages.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the McWilliams attendance zone or plan to move into it.
You want a neighborhood elementary school rather than a commute to a magnet campus.
You plan to compare 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 busy or large-elementary environment would not suit your family; visit to assess the current campus feel.

Fit depends on the current attendance zone, capacity, classroom experience and programs available during your student’s year.

Students

The guide cites an NCES 2024–25 snapshot with total enrollment of about 627 students. Enrollment and demographic counts can shift from year to year.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide.

The cited snapshot reports approximately 79% Hispanic, 10% Black, 6% White and 4% two or more races, with other groups representing smaller shares. Exact group counts were not provided.

Gender: Not provided in the guide. Confirm current student demographics through official school data.

Total enrollment was reported as about 627 students in the cited NCES 2024–25 snapshot.

Academics

McWilliams offers a standard elementary academic program. Families should confirm the current daily schedule, support services and enrichment options with the school.

Core elementary subjects include literacy, math, science and social studies.
PE, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary specials, but the current McWilliams schedule should be confirmed.
Elementary clubs, activities, athletics, intramurals and spirit activities may be offered.
Ask what reading and math support is available for students who need additional help.
ReInvent enrichment may change from year to year.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 1315 Hiawatha Rd. in West Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Check the zoning lookup for a specific address, especially when considering a home near an attendance boundary.

Compare before you commit

R. Guild Gray Elementary SchoolA nearby west Las Vegas zoned elementary school.
E. W. Griffith Elementary SchoolAnother west Las Vegas zoned campus.
Mabel Hoggard Math and Science Magnet SchoolCompare this full math and science magnet if you specifically want a magnet lottery seat.
Helen M. Jydstrup Elementary SchoolA southwest or west-central zoned alternative.

Questions to ask on a tour

1.What does a typical day look like for a new Pre-K student or kindergartener compared with an upper-elementary student?
2.Which specials, including PE, art, music and library or media, are offered this year?
3.Which ReInvent enrichment and family supports are currently active?
4.How are clubs and elementary activities scheduled around the school day?
5.What support is available if a student needs help catching up in reading or math?
6.How does arrival and dismissal work?
7.If our home is near a boundary, how often do zoning reviews affect addresses in this area?
8.Is there current capacity for Pre-K or any out-of-zone enrollment?

What to do next

1.Confirm the home address using the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the official school website for current calendars, hours and programs.
3.Use the Nevada Report Card for official accountability information.
4.Tour the school if possible and ask about specials, culture, enrichment and capacity.
5.Confirm current enrollment and School Choice rules directly with CCSD.