John C. Vanderburg Elementary School

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

Zoned neighborhood school · Grades K–5 · Pre-K placement through CCSD

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

Vanderburg is a traditional CCSD zoned elementary school in Henderson. It offers core elementary academics, grade-level activities and clubs, with Pre-K placement handled through CCSD.

Henderson campus on Desert Shadow Trail

Official starting points

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

About Vanderburg

Vanderburg is a neighborhood elementary school serving grades K–5. The school also has a Pre-K program page, but Pre-K placement is managed centrally through CCSD’s Early Childhood Department.

School life centers on literacy, math, science and social studies. PE, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary offerings, but families should confirm the current schedule.

The campus has a large Rainforest Biosphere science lab that opened in 2002 and is supported by a nonprofit foundation. Ask how often each grade uses it.

The school lists clubs such as Battle of the Books, choir, an instrument ensemble, Lego club and garden club. Clubs, intramurals and other activities may change from year to year.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

Leadership assignments can change. Contact the school for the current principal and administrative team.

School details

Address: 2040 Desert Shadow Trail, Henderson, NV 89012
Phone: (702) 799-0540
Official CCSD site: Official school website(opens in a new tab)

Grades K–5
Pre-K also offered through CCSD; confirm that a classroom operates on campus this year
Standard Student Attire guide posted by the school
School motto: “Be Kind. Work Hard. Be a Leader.”

How families get in

Vanderburg is a zoned CCSD elementary school. Assignment is based on the home address.

Check the exact address in the CCSD zoning lookup.
Register through standard CCSD enrollment if Vanderburg is the assigned school.
Out-of-zone access, if offered, follows current CCSD Choice rules and depends on campus capacity.
Pre-K families complete the CCSD Pre-K interest form. Registering for kindergarten does not provide a Pre-K placement.

Pre-K placement

CCSD’s Early Childhood Department places Pre-K students.
A seat may be offered at the zoned school when one is available.
Confirm whether a Pre-K classroom operates at Vanderburg this year.

Zoning, capacity and program offerings can change. Re-check the assigned school for a specific address before making housing or enrollment decisions.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

Families living in the Vanderburg attendance zone who want a neighborhood elementary school.
Students who prefer staying local rather than commuting to a magnet campus.
Families prioritizing school culture, daily logistics and classroom feel.
Families interested in asking about the Rainforest Biosphere, clubs and elementary activities.

Think twice when

Families outside the zone who are relying on open enrollment.
Families specifically seeking a district STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet pathway.
Families concerned about crowding or a large-elementary-school environment without first visiting.

Vanderburg is not listed as a district elementary magnet. Out-of-zone access is not guaranteed.

Students

NCES reported total enrollment of about 542 students for 2024–25. Enrollment and demographic counts can shift from year to year.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

The approximate 2024–25 shares were 44% White, 22% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 12% two or more races and 8% Black, with other groups at smaller shares. Exact race-group student counts were not provided.

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

Total enrollment was about 542 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.

Academics

Vanderburg follows a standard elementary academic program rather than a district magnet theme.

Core subjects include literacy, math, science and social studies.
The Rainforest Biosphere provides an on-campus science-lab resource; ask how often each grade uses it.
PE, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary patterns, but the live schedule should be confirmed.
Ask what reading and math support is available for students who need additional help.
Vanderburg is not a district STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet campus.

Awards and recognition

Purple Star School
Vanderburg appears on Nevada’s 2026 list for support of military-connected students. Military-family resources are listed on the school counselor page.

Location and daily life

The campus is at 2040 Desert Shadow Trail in Henderson.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Neil C. Twitchell Elementary School is also on Desert Shadow Trail, but it is a separate school with a separate attendance zone.

Transportation is not guaranteed; confirm eligibility and arrangements with CCSD.

Recent news, in context

The school website has 2026–27 content. Use its current dates rather than relying on older deadlines.

The live school site includes a Pre-K program page and interest-form information.

Clubs, activities, staffing and schedules may change each school year.

Compare before you commit

Neil C. Twitchell Elementary SchoolA nearby Henderson zoned elementary school with a separate attendance zone.
Hannah Marie Brown Elementary SchoolA nearby zoned elementary campus in the 89012 area.
Glen C. Taylor Elementary SchoolAnother nearby Henderson zoned elementary school.
Gordon McCaw STEAM AcademyA full STEAM magnet in Henderson for families specifically seeking 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 often does each grade use the Rainforest Biosphere?
4.Which clubs and elementary activities are running this year, and when do they meet?
5.What support is available when a student needs help catching up in reading or math?
6.If an address is near a boundary, how often do zoning reviews affect this area?
7.What should families know about arrival, dismissal and campus capacity?

What to do next

1.Confirm the home address through the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the current school website for calendars, attire guidance, programs and contact information.
3.Use the Nevada Report Card for official state accountability data.
4.Ask CCSD’s Early Childhood Department about Pre-K placement and availability.
5.Tour the campus if possible and ask about specials, culture, clubs and capacity.