Arturo Cambeiro Elementary School

A zoned grades K–5 neighborhood elementary school in central/east Las Vegas.

Traditional CCSD zoned elementary school · Grades K–5 · Core academics with activities when offered

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

Arturo Cambeiro Elementary is a traditional CCSD neighborhood school serving grades K–5. Admission is based on a student’s home address, with any out-of-zone access subject to current Choice rules and campus capacity.

Central/east Las Vegas on Harris Avenue

Official starting points

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

About Cambeiro Elementary

Cambeiro is a neighborhood grades K–5 campus serving its attendance zone. It is not listed as a district elementary magnet.

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

Clubs, grade-level activities, intramurals and spirit activities may be available. Offerings can change by year.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

The guide does not identify the current principal. School staff may change, so confirm current leadership directly with the school.

School details

Address: 2851 E. Harris Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89101
Phone: (702) 799-1700
Official CCSD site: Cambeiro Elementary school website(opens in a new tab)

Grades K–5
Zoned neighborhood elementary school
Confirm current hours, programs and capacity with the school

How families get in

Cambeiro is a zoned CCSD elementary school. Assignment is based on the student’s home address.

Check the exact home address using the CCSD zoning lookup.
Register through standard CCSD enrollment for the assigned zoned school.
Out-of-zone options, if offered, follow current district Choice rules and depend on campus capacity.

Before making a housing decision

Re-check the attendance zone for the specific street address.
Zoning, capacity and Choice rules can change.

Out-of-zone admission and transportation are not guaranteed. Confirm current rules through CCSD.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the Cambeiro attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
Your child would prefer staying local rather than commuting to a magnet campus.
You want to assess 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 STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet pathway.
A busy or larger elementary-school environment would be difficult for your child; visit to assess the campus.

Program offerings, capacity and zoning may change. Confirm current details with the school and CCSD.

Students

NCES reported total enrollment of about 511 students for its 2024–25 snapshot. Enrollment and group counts can shift.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

The guide describes the racial and ethnic mix as fairly stable from year to year, but it should not be treated as a ranking.

Gender: Not provided in the guide Confirm current student demographic data through the Nevada Report Card or the school.

Total enrollment was about 511 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.
The reported mix was approximately 77% Hispanic, 16% Black, 3% White and 3% two or more races, with other groups representing smaller shares.
Do not treat free or reduced-price lunch figures from CEP schools as a precise poverty rate.

Academics

Cambeiro 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 elementary specials, but the current schedule should be confirmed.
Ask about reading and math support for students who need extra help.
Clubs, enrichment, intramurals and other activities depend on current staffing and availability.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 2851 E. Harris Ave. in central/east Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Always verify zoning for a specific address before making a housing decision.

Compare before you commit

Walter Bracken STEAM AcademyA nearby full STEAM magnet with a lottery-based entry path.
Ollie Detwiler Elementary SchoolA central Las Vegas zoned elementary school.
Will Beckley Elementary SchoolAn east-central zoned elementary campus.
Crestwood Elementary SchoolAn east Las Vegas 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 support is available when a student needs help catching up in reading or math?
5.If an address is near a boundary, how often do zoning reviews affect this area?

What to do next

1.Confirm the home address using the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the current school website for schedules, programs and deadlines.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official accountability data.
4.Tour the school if possible and ask about specials, culture and capacity.