Ulis Newton Elementary School

A neighborhood CCSD elementary school serving grades PK–5 in Henderson.

Zoned neighborhood elementary school · Leader in Me framework described in school materials · Clubs, activities and intramurals when offered

Grades: PK–5
How to get in: Zoned by home address
School day: Confirm live hours

Ulis Newton is a traditional CCSD zoned elementary school in Henderson. It offers core elementary academics and describes using the Leader in Me framework. Clubs, activities and elementary intramurals may be offered.

Greenway Road in Henderson

Official starting points

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

What this school is

Newton is a neighborhood elementary school serving grades PK–5. It is not listed as a district elementary magnet campus.

School materials describe the Leader in Me framework and campus garden lessons. Families should ask how often students use the garden and how leadership language differs by grade.

Clubs, activities, spirit events and elementary intramurals may be available. Offerings can change from year to year.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

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

School details

Address: 571 Greenway Rd., Henderson, NV 89015
Phone: (702) 799-0500
Official CCSD site: School website(opens in a new tab)

The CCSD directory lists the school as K–5.
The school hours page also describes separate AM and PM Early Childhood Pre-K sessions.
Pre-K placement is managed centrally by CCSD. Confirm seat availability with the district and school.

How families get in

Newton is a zoned CCSD elementary 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 district Choice rules and depends on campus capacity.
The school is not listed as a district elementary magnet.

Pre-K placement

Pre-K is not assigned by registering for kindergarten.
Families complete the CCSD Pre-K interest form.
CCSD's Early Childhood Department places students and may offer a seat at the zoned school when one is available.

Zoning, capacity and program offerings can change. Recheck a specific address and current rules before making a decision.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the Newton attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
Your student prefers staying local rather than commuting to a magnet campus.
You want to evaluate school 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 magnet pathway. Leader in Me is a school framework, not a magnet seat.
A busy or larger elementary-school environment would be difficult for your family.

Visit the campus to ask about current enrollment, classroom feel, capacity and available activities.

Students

NCES reported total enrollment of about 526 students in its 2024–25 snapshot.

Diversity index

Not provided

The NCES snapshot reports approximately 42% White, 37% Hispanic, 8% Black, 8% two or more races and 4% Asian, with other groups at smaller shares. The mix is described as fairly stable year to year and is not a ranking.

Gender: Not provided Confirm current student data through the Nevada Report Card.

Total enrollment was about 526 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.

Academics

Newton provides standard elementary academics. Live schedules and offerings should be confirmed with the school.

Core subjects include literacy, math, science and social studies.
PE, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary patterns, but families should confirm the current schedule.
School materials describe the Leader in Me framework.
Campus garden lessons appear in school materials; ask how often each grade participates.
Academic supports for reading and math should be discussed during a tour.
Clubs, activities and elementary intramurals may be offered.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 571 Greenway Rd. in Henderson.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Always recheck the attendance zone for a specific home address before moving or enrolling.

Transportation eligibility is not stated. Confirm arrangements with CCSD.

Compare before you commit

Sue H. Morrow Elementary SchoolA nearby zoned elementary school in Henderson's 89015 area.
Fay Galloway Elementary SchoolA nearby zoned elementary campus in Henderson.
Estes M. McDoniel Elementary SchoolAnother zoned elementary campus in Henderson.
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.What enrichment, club and intramural options are currently available?
4.What does Leader in Me look like during a typical week?
5.What academic supports are available for students who need help in reading or math?
6.If our home is near a boundary, how often do zoning reviews affect addresses in this area?
7.How often do students in each grade use the campus garden?

What to do next

1.Confirm the home address at https://ccsd.net/zoning.
2.Review current school information at https://www.ulisnewton.com/.
3.Use https://nevadareportcard.nv.gov/ to search for Newton Ulis and review official accountability data.
4.Visit the campus if possible and ask about Leader in Me, specials, Pre-K placement and current capacity.
5.Review current out-of-zone rules at https://itsyourchoice.ccsd.net/ if the home address is outside the attendance zone.