C. P. Squires Elementary School

A zoned North Las Vegas elementary school serving grades K–5, with Pre-K also offered through CCSD.

Neighborhood elementary 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 current hours with the school

Squires is a traditional CCSD neighborhood elementary school in North Las Vegas. Admission is based on the attendance zone, while Pre-K placement is handled centrally through CCSD and depends on seat availability.

North Las Vegas campus on East Tonopah Avenue

Official starting points

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

About Squires Elementary

Squires serves grades K–5 and also offers Pre-K through CCSD. It is a zoned comprehensive elementary school, not a district STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet.

School materials describe a six-house system: Altruismo, Amistad, Isibindi, Nukumori, Protos and Rêveur.

The school site lists clubs such as archery, choir, folklórico and house leadership. Offerings can change, so ask which clubs and elementary activities are running this year.

Staff listings include primary and intermediate autism classrooms, GATE and Pre-K staff. Confirm current programs, staffing and services directly with the school.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

Leadership and staff assignments may change. Contact the school or check its current website for the principal and administrative team.

School details

Address: 1312 E. Tonopah Ave., N. Las Vegas, NV 89030
Phone: (702) 799-7169
Official CCSD site: Visit the school website(opens in a new tab)

CCSD zoned elementary school
Grades K–5
Pre-K is offered through CCSD, subject to centralized placement and seat availability

How families get in

Squires is assigned by home address. Families should verify the exact address in the CCSD zoning lookup before enrolling or making a housing decision.

Use the CCSD zoning lookup to confirm that an address is assigned to Squires.
Register through standard CCSD enrollment for the assigned zoned school.
Out-of-zone enrollment, if offered, follows current CCSD Choice rules and depends on campus capacity.
Pre-K is not assigned through kindergarten registration. Families complete the CCSD Pre-K interest process, and the Early Childhood Department handles placement.

Pre-K placement

CCSD offers a seat at the zoned school when one is available.
Confirm availability and the current process with CCSD and the school.

Zoning, capacity and enrollment rules can change. Transportation for an out-of-zone placement is not stated in the guide and should be confirmed with CCSD.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the Squires attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
Your child would benefit from staying local rather than commuting to a magnet campus.
You want to compare school culture, daily logistics and classroom feel before considering clubs and activities.

Think twice when

You live outside the zone and are relying on open enrollment.
You specifically want a district STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet pathway.
A busy or potentially crowded elementary-school environment would not suit your family without first visiting.

Visit the campus and confirm current capacity, programs, staffing, activities and zoning before deciding.

Students

The NCES 2024–25 snapshot reports about 514 students. The guide describes the enrollment as approximately 82% Hispanic, 12% Black, 3% White and 2% two or more races, with other groups representing smaller shares.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

The demographic percentages are approximate and described as fairly stable year to year. They are not a ranking.

Gender: Not provided in the guide Confirm current enrollment details through official school data sources.

Total enrollment was about 514 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.
The guide does not provide exact student counts by race or ethnicity.
Free or reduced-price lunch figures at CEP schools should not be treated as a precise poverty rate.

Academics

Squires follows a standard elementary academic model. Current schedules, supports and enrichment 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 the live Squires schedule should be confirmed.
Ask about current reading and math support for students who need additional help.
GATE appears in staff listings; confirm current availability and eligibility details.
Elementary athletics, intramurals and spirit activities may be offered. These are not middle-school NIAA varsity programs.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 1312 E. Tonopah Ave. in North Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Always re-check the attendance zone for a specific address before moving or enrolling.

The school opened in 1959 and was named for Charles Pemberton Squires, according to the school site.

Recent news, in context

The school site includes pages for six student houses.

Club, activity and staffing details may change from year to year.

The school site has posted Pre-K information, but placement is handled through CCSD’s Early Childhood Department.

Compare before you commit

Lincoln Elementary SchoolA nearby North Las Vegas zoned elementary school in the 89030 area.
Fay Herron Elementary SchoolA nearby zoned elementary campus in the 89030 area.
H. P. Fitzgerald Elementary SchoolA nearby zoned elementary campus in the 89030 area.
Gilbert Academy of Creative ArtsA full arts magnet in North Las Vegas 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.Which clubs and elementary activities are currently active, and when do they meet?
4.What support is available for a student who needs help catching up in reading or math?
5.If our home is near an attendance boundary, how might future zoning reviews affect the address?

What to do next

1.Confirm your home address with the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the current school website for calendars, activities and family information.
3.Use Nevada Report Card for official Nevada accountability data.
4.Tour the campus if possible and ask about school culture, specials, classroom support and capacity.
5.Contact CCSD about the current Pre-K interest and placement process.