Dennis Ortwein Elementary School

A zoned PK–5 neighborhood elementary school in southwest Las Vegas.

Home of the Olympians · Traditional CCSD zoned elementary school · PK–5 with grade-level activities and clubs when offered

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

Dennis Ortwein Elementary is a traditional CCSD neighborhood school serving grades PK–5. Assignment is based on the attendance zone, while any out-of-zone access depends on current School Choice rules and campus capacity.

SW Las Vegas / Enterprise, near Dean Martin Drive

Official starting points

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

About Ortwein Elementary

Ortwein is a neighborhood elementary campus serving grades PK–5. The CCSD directory lists K–5, while the school site has shown separate morning and afternoon Pre-K sessions.

School materials use an Olympic theme, including “Home of the Olympians” and a house leaderboard.

The school is not listed as a district STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet. Clubs, activities, intramurals and spirit activities may be available, but offerings can change.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

School leadership information was not provided in the guide. Staff assignments may change, so confirm the current principal with the school office.

School details

Address: 10926 Dean Martin Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89141
Phone: (702) 799-2680
Official CCSD site: Ortwein Elementary website(opens in a new tab)

Neighborhood campus in SW Las Vegas / Enterprise.
The directory lists K–5, while the school site has shown morning and afternoon Pre-K sessions.
Confirm current hours, Pre-K availability and program offerings with the school.

How families get in

Ortwein is a zoned CCSD elementary school. Families should verify their exact home address before enrolling or making a housing decision.

Check the exact street address through the CCSD zoning lookup.
Register through standard CCSD enrollment if Ortwein is the assigned zoned school.
Out-of-zone access, including open enrollment or a zone variance, depends on current district Choice rules and campus capacity.
Open-enrollment notices have appeared on the school site, but availability changes from year to year.

Pre-K placement

Pre-K is not assigned through kindergarten registration.
Families complete the CCSD Pre-K interest form.
CCSD’s Early Childhood Department handles placement and may offer a seat at the zoned school when one is available.

Zoning, capacity and enrollment options can change. Confirm current rules through CCSD and the school.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the Ortwein attendance zone or plan to move there.
You want a neighborhood elementary school rather than a commute to a magnet campus.
You plan 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 large-elementary setting or possible crowding would be a concern without an in-person visit.

Fit depends on the current attendance zone, campus capacity and live program offerings. Verify these directly before deciding.

Students

NCES reported total enrollment at about 828 students for its 2024–25 snapshot. Enrollment and group counts can shift.

Diversity index

Not provided

The NCES snapshot reported approximately 31% Hispanic, 20% White, 16% two or more races, 15% Asian, 14% Black and 4% Pacific Islander, with other groups representing smaller shares. This is descriptive, not a ranking.

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

Total enrollment was reported as about 828 students.
Use the Nevada Report Card for official Nevada accountability information.
Do not treat free or reduced-price lunch figures from CEP schools as a precise poverty rate.

Academics

Ortwein follows a traditional elementary model centered on grade-level core academics.

Core subjects include literacy, math, science and social studies.
PE, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary specials, but families should confirm Ortwein’s current schedule.
Academic support may be available for students who need help in reading or math; ask the school about current services.
Clubs, grade-level activities, elementary intramurals and spirit activities may be offered.
Activities should be understood as elementary programming, not middle-school or NIAA varsity athletics.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 10926 Dean Martin Dr. in the Enterprise area of southwest Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Always re-check zoning for a specific address before closing on a home.

Transportation availability is not stated in the guide; confirm arrangements with CCSD or the school.

Recent news, in context

Open-enrollment notices have appeared on the school website, but availability changes each year.

The school site has shown separate morning and afternoon Pre-K sessions. Confirm the current schedule and whether a seat is available.

Compare before you commit

Robert L. Forbuss Elementary SchoolAnother southwest valley zoned elementary school.
Jan Jones Blackhurst Elementary SchoolA south valley zoned elementary campus.
Charlotte Hill Elementary SchoolA South Las Vegas zoned elementary campus.
Roger D. Gehring Academy of Science and TechnologyA full STEM magnet to compare if you specifically want 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.How are clubs and elementary activities scheduled around the school day?
4.What academic supports are available if a student needs help in reading or math?
5.If we live near a boundary, how often do zoning reviews affect addresses in this area?

What to do next

1.Confirm your address through the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the live school website for current schedules, activities and deadlines.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official school data.
4.Tour the campus if possible and ask about specials, school culture, traffic and capacity.
5.Confirm Pre-K placement separately through CCSD’s Early Childhood process.