James I. Gibson Elementary School

A zoned neighborhood elementary school serving grades K–5 in Henderson.

Traditional CCSD zoned elementary · Grades K–5 · Henderson, Leisure Circle area

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

Gibson is a traditional CCSD neighborhood elementary school for grades K–5. Admission is based on the attendance zone, while any out-of-zone access depends on current School Choice rules and campus capacity.

271 Leisure Circle, Henderson, NV 89074

Official starting points

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

About Gibson Elementary

Gibson is a neighborhood elementary campus serving grades K–5. School life centers on core elementary academics, grade-level activities, clubs and other activities when offered.

The campus is not listed as a district elementary magnet. Families seeking a STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet pathway should compare schools in the CCSD magnet catalog.

Elementary athletics, intramurals and spirit activities may be available. Offerings can change, so confirm the current schedule with the school.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

The guide does not identify the current principal. Contact the school for current leadership information.

School details

Address: 271 Leisure Circle, Henderson, NV 89074
Phone: (702) 799-8730
Official CCSD site: School website(opens in a new tab)

Grades K–5
Zoned neighborhood elementary school
The CCSD directory may abbreviate the street as Leisure Cir.

How families get in

Gibson is a zoned school. Assignment is based on the student's home address.

Check the exact street address using the CCSD zoning lookup.
Register through standard CCSD enrollment for the assigned zoned school.
Out-of-zone options, if offered, follow current district School Choice rules and campus capacity.

Before making a housing decision

Re-check zoning for the specific address.
Attendance boundaries and capacity can change.

Out-of-zone placement is not guaranteed. Confirm current rules through official CCSD enrollment and Choice pages.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the Gibson attendance zone or plan to move there.
You want a neighborhood elementary school rather than a commute to a magnet campus.
You want to assess 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 larger elementary-school environment would be a concern.

Visit the campus and confirm current zoning, capacity, culture, clubs and activities before deciding.

Students

The guide reports total enrollment of about 409 students using an NCES 2024–25 snapshot. Enrollment and group counts can shift.

Diversity index

Not provided

The reported race and ethnicity shares are approximately 39% Hispanic, 38% White, 11% two or more races, 8% Black and 3% Asian, with other groups at smaller shares. Exact student counts by group were not provided.

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

Total enrollment was reported as about 409 students.

Academics

The school follows a standard elementary academic model. Current schedules and offerings should be confirmed with the campus.

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 may vary.
Clubs, grade-level activities, intramurals and spirit activities may be offered.
Families can ask about reading and math support during a school visit.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is on Leisure Circle in Henderson.

Expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Always verify the attendance zone for a specific home address.

Compare before you commit

Selma F. Bartlett Elementary SchoolA nearby Henderson zoned elementary school.
David M. Cox Elementary SchoolA Henderson zoned campus.
Fay Galloway Elementary SchoolAnother Henderson zoned option.
John A. Dooley Elementary SchoolA Henderson-area zoned alternative.

Questions to ask on a tour

1.What does a typical day look like for a new kindergartener compared with an upper-elementary student?
2.Which specials, including PE, art, music and library or media, are offered this year?
3.How are clubs and elementary activities scheduled around the school day?
4.What support is available for students who need help catching up in reading or math?
5.If a home is near a boundary, how might zoning reviews affect the address?

What to do next

1.Confirm the home address using the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the school website for current dates, schedules and campus information.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official school data.
4.Tour the school if possible and ask about specials, culture, activities and capacity.