James E. and A. Rae Smalley Elementary School

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

Neighborhood elementary school · Leader in Me language on the school site · Pre-K placement managed through CCSD

Grades: K–5; Pre-K also offered
How to get in: Zoned by home address
School day: Confirm with the school office

Smalley is a traditional CCSD zoned elementary school in Henderson. It offers core elementary academics, clubs and activities, with Pre-K placement handled through CCSD’s Early Childhood Department.

Henderson campus on Paradise Hills Drive

Official starting points

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

About Smalley Elementary

Smalley is a neighborhood CCSD elementary school serving grades K–5. Pre-K is also offered through CCSD, subject to central placement and seat availability.

The school site includes a Leader in Me section with habits and leadership language. This is part of the school’s identity, not a district magnet program.

School life centers on core elementary academics, grade-level activities, clubs and elementary athletics or intramurals when offered. Programs and schedules can change, so confirm current offerings with the school.

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: 304 E. Paradise Hills Dr., Henderson, NV 89002
Phone: (702) 799-8090
Official CCSD site: Official school site(opens in a new tab)

CCSD zoned elementary school
Grades K–5
Pre-K also offered through CCSD; confirm placement and availability

How families get in

Admission is based on the student’s home address. Families should verify the exact address through CCSD zoning before enrolling or making a housing decision.

Use the CCSD zoning lookup to confirm that an address is assigned to Smalley.
Register through standard CCSD enrollment for the assigned zoned school.
Out-of-zone access, if offered, follows current School Choice rules and depends on campus capacity.
Pre-K is not assigned through kindergarten registration. Families complete the CCSD Pre-K interest process, and the Early Childhood Department handles placement.

Pre-K placement

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

Zoning, capacity and program offerings can change. Transportation and out-of-zone placement are not guaranteed.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the Smalley attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
Your child would benefit from staying local rather than commuting to a magnet campus.
You are prioritizing school culture, logistics and classroom feel, then reviewing clubs and activities during a visit.

Think twice when

Your address is outside the attendance zone and you are relying on open enrollment.
You specifically want a district magnet pathway. Leader in Me is not a magnet seat.
A large-elementary-school environment or possible crowding would be a concern without first visiting.

Fit depends on the current attendance boundary, available capacity and live program offerings. Confirm these details before deciding.

Students

The guide reports total enrollment of about 710 students and provides an NCES 2024–25 race and ethnicity snapshot. The figures are descriptive, not a ranking.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

Reported shares are approximately 62% White, 20% Hispanic, 10% two or more races, 4% Black and 3% Asian, with other groups representing smaller shares. Student counts by group were not provided.

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

Total enrollment is reported as about 710 students.

Academics

Smalley offers standard elementary academics. Families should confirm the current schedule, staffing and availability of specialized services.

Core subjects include literacy, math, science and social studies.
PE, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary patterns, but the live schedule should be confirmed.
The school site includes Leader in Me habits and leadership language.
GATE and special education programs, including autism and resource services, appear on the staff page; confirm them each year.
Staff listings include early childhood special education and early childhood inclusion teachers.
Clubs, activities, intramurals and spirit activities may be offered based on current availability.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 304 E. Paradise Hills Dr. in Henderson.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Recheck zoning for a specific address before making a housing decision.

Recent news, in context

The school site includes 2026–27 registration content.

Use the live school and CCSD pages for current deadlines, staffing and program availability.

Compare before you commit

John A. Dooley Elementary SchoolA nearby Henderson 89002 zoned elementary school.
Fay Galloway Elementary SchoolA nearby Henderson zoned elementary campus.
C. T. Sewell Elementary SchoolA Henderson zoned campus with a garden STEM curriculum.
Gordon McCaw STEAM AcademyA full STEAM magnet in Henderson for families seeking a magnet lottery seat.

Questions to ask on a tour

1.What does a typical day look like for a new Pre-K student or kindergartner compared with an upper-elementary student?
2.Which specials, including PE, art, music and library or media, are offered this year?
3.Which clubs and enrichment options are expected to continue this year?
4.What does Leader in Me look like during a typical week at each grade level?
5.What support is available when a student needs help catching up in reading or math?
6.If an address is near the attendance boundary, how often do zoning reviews affect it?
7.What is the current Pre-K availability and placement process?
8.How does the school manage arrival, dismissal and campus capacity?

What to do next

1.Confirm the home address through the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the live school site for registration information and current programs.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official accountability data.
4.Tour the school if possible and ask about Leader in Me, specials, staffing and capacity.
5.Contact CCSD about Pre-K placement or School Choice when applicable.