John A. Dooley Elementary School
A neighborhood K–5 elementary school in Henderson, zoned by home address.
Traditional CCSD zoned elementary school · Grades K–5 · Henderson, Chickasaw Drive area
- Grades: K–5
- How to get in: Zoned by home address
- School day: Confirm with the school office
John A. Dooley Elementary School is a traditional CCSD neighborhood school serving grades K–5. Admission is based on the home address, while any out-of-zone access depends on current School Choice rules and campus capacity.
1940 Chickasaw Dr., Henderson, NV 89002
Official starting points
- Dooley Elementary website(opens in a new tab)
- CCSD zoning lookup(opens in a new tab)
- CCSD enrollment(opens in a new tab)
- CCSD School Choice(opens in a new tab)
- Nevada Report Card(opens in a new tab)
- CCSD magnet catalog(opens in a new tab)
School Choice:(702) 799-5000schoolchoice@nv.ccsd.net
About Dooley Elementary
Dooley is a neighborhood elementary campus serving grades K–5. It is not listed as a district elementary magnet school.
School life centers on core elementary academics, grade-level activities, clubs and elementary athletics or intramurals when offered. Specials such as PE, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary patterns, but families should confirm the current schedule.
School leadership
Confirm with the school office
The guide does not identify the current principal. Contact the school to confirm its leadership team.
School details
- Address
- 1940 Chickasaw Dr., Henderson, NV 89002
- Phone
- (702) 799-8060
- Official CCSD site
- Official school website(opens in a new tab)
- Grades K–5
- Zoned by home address
- Source: CCSD School Directory
How families get in
Dooley 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.
- Out-of-zone options, if offered, follow current district School Choice rules and campus capacity.
Check before enrolling
- Attendance boundaries can change.
- Out-of-zone placement is not guaranteed.
- Confirm current rules and capacity on official CCSD pages.
Always re-check zoning for a specific address, including before closing on a home.
Who it tends to fit
A good match when
- You live in the Dooley attendance zone, or expect to move into it, and want a neighborhood elementary school.
- Your student prefers staying local rather than commuting to a magnet hub.
- 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.
- Crowding or a large-elementary atmosphere would be a concern without first visiting the campus.
Zoning, capacity and program offerings can change. Confirm current details with CCSD and the school.
Students
The NCES 2024–25 snapshot lists total enrollment at about 332 students. The guide describes the race and ethnicity mix as fairly stable from year to year, but these figures are approximate and are not a ranking.
Diversity index
Not provided in the guide
Approximate shares were 47% White, 33% Hispanic, 12% two or more races, 3% Black, 2% Asian and 2% Pacific Islander, with other groups representing smaller shares. Exact group counts were not provided.
Gender: Not provided in the guide Confirm current student data through the Nevada Report Card or the school.
- Total enrollment was about 332 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.
- Enrollment and demographic counts can change.
Academics
Dooley follows a standard elementary academic model rather than a district magnet theme.
- Core subjects include literacy, math, science and social studies.
- PE, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary specials; confirm the current school schedule.
- Clubs and grade-level activities may be offered.
- Elementary athletics, intramurals and spirit activities may be available.
- Ask the school about current reading and math supports.
Awards and recognition
Location and daily life
The campus is on Chickasaw Drive in Henderson.
Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.
Check the exact address in the CCSD zoning lookup before making a housing decision.
Recent news, in context
Compare before you commit
- David M. Cox Elementary SchoolNearby Henderson zoned elementary school.
- Selma F. Bartlett Elementary SchoolHenderson zoned campus.
- James H. Bilbray Elementary SchoolHenderson-area zoned option.
- Shirley A. Barber Elementary SchoolSoutheast valley 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 academic supports are available for students who need help in reading or math?
- 5.If our home is near a boundary, how often do zoning reviews affect addresses here?
What to do next
- 1.Confirm the home address through the CCSD zoning lookup.
- 2.Review the live school website for current schedules, activities and contacts.
- 3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official school data.
- 4.Tour the campus if possible and ask about specials, culture and capacity.