Cynthia Cunningham Elementary School

A zoned K–5 elementary school with a STEM-focused campus identity.

Grades K–5 · Zoned neighborhood school · STEM-focused campus identity

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

Cunningham is a traditional CCSD zoned elementary school in east Las Vegas. School materials highlight a STEM-focused identity, but Cunningham is not a district magnet lottery school. Out-of-zone access, if offered, depends on current School Choice rules and campus capacity.

East Las Vegas on Jimmy Durante Boulevard

Official starting points

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

About Cunningham Elementary

Cunningham serves grades K–5 as a neighborhood elementary school assigned by home address.

School materials describe a STEM-focused campus identity, with science, technology, engineering and mathematics woven into elementary learning. Families should confirm what STEM instruction and experiences currently look like.

Core subjects include literacy, math, science and social studies. Clubs, activities, intramurals and elementary athletics may be available when offered.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

The guide does not identify the current principal. Staff assignments may change, so confirm current leadership with the school office.

School details

Address: 4145 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89122
Phone: (702) 799-8780
Official CCSD site: School website(opens in a new tab)

Grades K–5
Traditional CCSD zoned elementary school
STEM-focused campus identity; not a district magnet

How families get in

Cunningham is a zoned CCSD elementary school. Neighborhood assignment is based on the student’s home address rather than a magnet lottery.

Check the exact home address using the CCSD zoning lookup.
Register through standard CCSD enrollment if Cunningham is the assigned school.
Out-of-zone enrollment or a zone variance, if offered, follows current district School Choice rules.
Out-of-zone access is not guaranteed and depends on campus capacity.

STEM identity is not magnet admission

Cunningham is not currently listed as a CCSD district elementary magnet.
Families seeking a district STEM or STEAM magnet seat should review the current magnet catalog.

Zoning, capacity and School Choice rules can change. Confirm current requirements on official CCSD pages.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the Cunningham attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
Your child is interested in science, technology, engineering or math without needing a separate magnet application.
You prefer a local school rather than commuting to a magnet campus.

Think twice when

Your address is outside the attendance zone and you are relying on open enrollment.
You specifically want a district magnet seat awarded through a lottery process.
A busy or large-elementary environment would be a concern; visit and ask about current enrollment and daily routines.

Program offerings, zoning and capacity can shift. Confirm current conditions with the school and CCSD.

Students

The guide reports total enrollment of about 601 students using an NCES 2024–25 snapshot. The race and ethnicity percentages are approximate and should not be treated as a ranking.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

The guide describes a student body with several represented racial and ethnic groups. Use the Nevada Report Card for official accountability data.

Gender: Not provided in the guide Confirm current student demographics through official school data.

Total enrollment was reported as about 601 students.
The reported race and ethnicity mix was approximately 46% Hispanic, 31% Black, 7% White, 7% two or more races, 6% Asian and 2% Pacific Islander, with other groups representing smaller shares.
The guide cautions that free or reduced-price lunch figures at CEP schools should not be treated as a precise poverty rate.

Academics

Cunningham provides core elementary instruction and highlights a STEM-focused identity on school materials. Families should confirm the current schedule, staffing and available enrichment.

Core learning includes literacy, math, science and social studies.
STEM-flavored experiences may be offered across elementary learning.
Ask how STEM instruction differs between grades K–2 and grades 3–5.
Ask about current reading and math support for students who need additional help.
Clubs, activities, intramurals and elementary athletics may be available when offered.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 4145 Jimmy Durante Blvd. in east Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Always re-check the attendance zone for a specific address before making a housing decision.

Compare before you commit

Sister Robert Joseph Bailey Elementary SchoolA nearby east Las Vegas zoned elementary school.
Eileen B. Brookman Elementary SchoolAn east valley zoned elementary campus.
John C. Bass Elementary SchoolA southeast valley zoned elementary option.
Walter Bracken STEAM AcademyA district STEAM magnet to compare if a magnet lottery seat is important.

Questions to ask on a tour

1.What does STEM learning look like during a typical week in grades K–2 and grades 3–5?
2.Which specials and enrichment options typically have space for incoming students?
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 a home is near the attendance boundary, how often do zoning reviews affect Cunningham addresses?
6.What are the current school-day, arrival and dismissal times?

What to do next

1.Confirm the home address using the official CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the school website for current programs, calendars and contacts.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official school data.
4.Tour the campus if possible and ask about STEM instruction, specials, school culture and capacity.
5.Review current CCSD School Choice rules if you live outside the attendance zone.