GORDON MCCAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Gordon McCaw Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clark County school district, located in Henderson, NV with about 725 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 43 teachers, Gordon McCaw Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Gordon McCaw Elementary School, located in Henderson, Nevada, serves as a neighborhood hub within the Clark County School District. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students in grades PK through 5, emphasizing both core curriculum requirements and the development of essential social skills. As a long-standing fixture in the Henderson community, the school is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive environment that encourages students to become active participants in their own learning process.

The school community places a high value on collaboration between educators, parents, and students to foster academic growth and personal development. By integrating technology into the classroom and focusing on literacy and mathematics, Gordon McCaw aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. Through various extracurricular activities and a commitment to standardized educational goals, the school strives to nurture the unique potential of each student while maintaining a supportive atmosphere that reflects the character of the surrounding Henderson area.

For more information, contact Gordon McCaw Elementary School at (702) 799-8930 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.