Jim Thorpe Elementary School

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

Neighborhood elementary school · Grades K–5 · Pre-K placement through CCSD

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

Jim Thorpe Elementary is a traditional CCSD zoned school in Henderson. It offers standard elementary academics, activities and clubs when available. Pre-K placement is managed centrally through CCSD and depends on available seats.

Henderson campus on Patrick Lane

Official starting points

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

About Jim Thorpe Elementary

Thorpe is a neighborhood CCSD elementary school serving grades K–5. It is not listed as a district elementary magnet.

The school emphasizes core elementary academics and Olympic values: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. Its motto is “We are victorious!”

The school site also describes a Boys Town behavior and social-skills approach. Ask how that approach appears in classrooms today.

Staff listings include primary and intermediate autism, KIDS and resource classrooms. Programs and staffing can change, so confirm current services directly with the school.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

The guide does not identify the current principal. School leadership and staffing may change.

School details

Address: 1650 Patrick Ln., Henderson, NV 89014
Phone: (702) 799-0740
Official CCSD site: School website(opens in a new tab)

Grades K–5
Pre-K placement is handled through CCSD’s Early Childhood Department.
Confirm current hours, programs and capacity with the school.

How families get in

Thorpe is a zoned neighborhood school. Assignment is based on the student’s home address.

Check the exact address through the CCSD zoning lookup.
Register through standard CCSD enrollment for the assigned zoned school.
Out-of-zone enrollment, 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 offers a seat at the zoned school when one is available.
Confirm whether general-education Pre-K seats are available at Thorpe this year.

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 Thorpe attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
Your student prefers staying local rather than commuting to a magnet campus.
You want to assess school culture, logistics and classroom feel before comparing 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 larger elementary-school environment would not suit your student.

Visit if possible and confirm zoning, enrollment capacity, class environment and current activities.

Students

The NCES 2024–25 snapshot reports total enrollment of about 455 students. The guide describes the race and ethnicity mix as fairly stable from year to year, but not as a ranking.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

Approximate shares were Hispanic 47%, Black 23%, White 11%, two or more races 12%, Asian 5% and Pacific Islander 2%, with other groups representing smaller shares. Exact group counts were not provided.

Gender: Not provided in the guide Confirm current enrollment data through official school reporting.

Total enrollment was about 455 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.

Academics

Thorpe provides standard elementary instruction rather than a district magnet theme. Offerings can vary by year and staffing.

Core subjects include literacy, math, science and social studies.
PE, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary offerings, but families should confirm Thorpe’s current schedule.
Clubs, grade-level activities and elementary intramurals may be offered.
Academic supports for reading and math should be discussed with the school.
The campus is not described as a district STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 1650 Patrick Ln. in Henderson.

Expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Harriet A. Treem Elementary is also on Patrick Lane, but it is a separate school with a separate attendance zone.

Recheck zoning for the exact home address before making a housing decision.

Recent news, in context

Some school calendar links may still point to 2025–26 materials. Check dates on current school pages.

Program offerings, staffing and capacity may change from year to year.

Compare before you commit

Harriet A. Treem Elementary SchoolA neighboring Henderson zoned elementary school with a separate attendance zone.
Estes M. McDoniel Elementary SchoolA nearby zoned elementary campus in the 89014 area.
Nate Mack Elementary SchoolAnother nearby zoned elementary campus in the 89014 area.
Gordon McCaw STEAM AcademyA Henderson STEAM magnet to compare if you specifically want a magnet lottery seat.

Questions to ask on a tour

1.What does a typical day look like for a new Pre-K or kindergarten student 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 when a student needs help catching up in reading or math?
5.If we live near a boundary, how often do zoning reviews affect addresses here?
6.How does the Boys Town behavior and social-skills approach appear in classrooms?

What to do next

1.Confirm the home address through the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the current school website for schedules, programs and dates.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official accountability information.
4.Tour if possible and ask about specials, school culture, staffing and capacity.
5.Contact CCSD’s Early Childhood Department about Pre-K placement.