Earl N. Jenkins Elementary School
A neighborhood CCSD elementary school serving grades K–5 in east Las Vegas.
Traditional zoned elementary school · Grades K–5 · Vegas Valley Drive area
- Grades: K–5
- How to get in: Zoned by home address
- School day: Confirm with the school office
Earl N. Jenkins Elementary is a traditional CCSD neighborhood school for grades K–5. Admission is based on the home attendance zone, while any out-of-zone access depends on current School Choice rules and campus capacity.
East Las Vegas on Vegas Valley Drive
Official starting points
- Jenkins Elementary website(opens in a new tab)
- CCSD zoning lookup(opens in a new tab)
- CCSD enrollment(opens in a new tab)
- CCSD School Choice(opens in a new tab)
- Nevada Report Card(opens in a new tab)
- CCSD magnet catalog(opens in a new tab)
School Choice:(702) 799-5000schoolchoice@nv.ccsd.net
About Jenkins Elementary
Jenkins is a neighborhood elementary school serving grades K–5. It is not listed as a district elementary magnet campus.
School life centers on core elementary academics, grade-level activities, clubs and elementary intramurals or athletics when offered.
Specials such as physical education, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary patterns. Confirm the current schedule with the school.
School leadership
Confirm with the school office
School leadership and staff assignments may change. Contact the school for the current principal and leadership team.
School details
- Address
- 6950 Vegas Valley Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89142
- Phone
- (702) 799-3200
- Official CCSD site
- Jenkins Elementary website(opens in a new tab)
- Grades K–5
- Traditional CCSD zoned elementary school
- Programs, clubs and staffing may change from year to year.
How families get in
Jenkins is a zoned school. A student's home address determines the assigned campus.
- Check the exact street address with the CCSD zoning lookup.
- Register through standard CCSD enrollment for the assigned zoned school.
- Out-of-zone options, if offered, follow current district School Choice rules and campus capacity.
Before making a housing decision
- Recheck the attendance zone for the specific address.
- Boundaries, capacity and Choice availability can change.
Out-of-zone placement is not guaranteed. Confirm current rules through CCSD and the school.
Who it tends to fit
A good match when
- You live in the Jenkins attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
- Your child would prefer staying local rather than commuting to a magnet campus.
- You plan to compare school culture, daily logistics and classroom feel during a visit.
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 large-elementary-school environment would be difficult for your family.
Visit the campus and confirm current enrollment, capacity, programs and activities before deciding.
Students
NCES reported total enrollment at about 636 students for its 2024–25 snapshot. Enrollment counts can shift.
Diversity index
Not provided in the guide
The NCES snapshot reported approximately 59% Hispanic, 13% Black, 10% Asian, 9% White, 7% two or more races and 2% Pacific Islander. These figures are descriptive, not a ranking.
Gender: Confirm with the school or Nevada Report Card The guide does not provide a gender breakdown.
- Total enrollment was about 636 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.
Academics
Jenkins offers standard elementary academics rather than a district magnet theme. Confirm current schedules and supports directly with the school.
- Core instruction includes literacy, mathematics, science and social studies.
- Physical education, art, music and library or media are common elementary specials, but the live schedule should be confirmed.
- Ask about current reading and mathematics supports.
- Clubs, grade-level activities, intramurals and spirit activities may be offered based on the current year.
Awards and recognition
Location and daily life
The campus is at 6950 Vegas Valley Dr. in east Las Vegas.
Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.
Recheck zoning for a specific home address before making a housing decision.
Recent news, in context
Compare before you commit
- Daniel Goldfarb Elementary SchoolA nearby east Las Vegas zoned elementary school.
- Mervin R. Iverson Elementary SchoolAn east Las Vegas zoned campus in the Hollywood Boulevard area.
- Elbert B. Edwards Elementary SchoolAn east valley zoned elementary option.
- Ira J. Earl 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 physical education, 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 for students who need help catching up in reading or mathematics?
- 5.If a home is near a boundary, how could zoning reviews affect the address?
- 6.What are the current enrollment and classroom conditions?
What to do next
- 1.Confirm the home address through the CCSD zoning lookup.
- 2.Review the school website for current calendars, activities and requirements.
- 3.Check Nevada Report Card for official accountability information.
- 4.Tour the school if possible and ask about culture, specials, academic support and capacity.