Elbert B. Edwards Elementary School

A zoned CCSD elementary school serving grades PK–5 in east Las Vegas.

Grades PK–5 · Zoned by home address · East Las Vegas near Diamond Head Drive

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

Edwards is a traditional CCSD neighborhood elementary school for grades PK–5. Assignment is based on the home address, while any out-of-zone access depends on current School Choice rules and campus capacity.

4551 Diamond Head Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89110

Official starting points

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

About Edwards Elementary

Edwards is a neighborhood campus serving grades PK–5. It provides standard elementary academics, grade-level activities, clubs and elementary intramurals or spirit activities when offered.

Core subjects include literacy, math, science and social studies. PE, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary offerings, but families should confirm the current schedule.

The school is not listed as a district STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet campus. Families seeking a themed magnet pathway can review the district elementary magnet catalog.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

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

School details

Address: 4551 Diamond Head Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89110
Phone: (702) 799-7320
Official CCSD site: School website(opens in a new tab)

The live school site uses 4551 Diamond Head Dr.
The CCSD directory lists 4551 E. Diamond Head Dr.
Confirm the address through the zoning lookup if an older map disagrees.

How families get in

Edwards is a zoned school. A student's home address determines the assigned campus.

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

Before making a housing decision

Always check zoning for the specific street address.
Boundary reviews, capacity and Choice rules can change.

An address outside the Edwards zone does not guarantee access through open enrollment or a zone variance.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the Edwards 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, classroom feel, clubs and activities 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 larger elementary-school environment would be difficult for your family.

Visit the campus and confirm current enrollment, capacity, culture, programs and zoning before deciding.

Students

The guide reports total enrollment of about 535 students using an NCES 2024–25 snapshot. Enrollment and demographic counts can shift.

Diversity index

Not provided

The snapshot describes the student body as approximately 85% Hispanic, 8% Black, 2% White, 2% two or more races and 2% Asian, with other groups representing smaller shares. Exact group counts were not provided.

Gender: Not provided Confirm current student data through the Nevada Report Card.

Total enrollment was about 535 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.

Academics

Edwards 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 schedule may differ.
Grade-level activities and clubs may be offered.
Elementary athletics, intramurals and spirit activities may be available; these are not middle-school NIAA programs.
Ask the school about current reading and math support.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is on Diamond Head Drive in east Las Vegas.

Expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Recheck the attendance zone for a specific address before closing on a home.

Compare before you commit

Ira J. Earl Elementary SchoolA nearby east Las Vegas zoned elementary school.
Ruben P. Diaz Elementary SchoolAn east valley zoned campus.
Clyde C. Cox Elementary SchoolA northeast Las Vegas zoned option.
Will Beckley Elementary SchoolAn east-central 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, such as 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 for a student who needs help in reading or math?
5.If we live near a boundary, how often do zoning reviews affect addresses in this area?
6.What are the current arrival and dismissal procedures?

What to do next

1.Confirm the home address through the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the live school website for current schedules, activities and announcements.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official accountability data.
4.Tour the campus if possible and ask about school culture, specials, academic support and capacity.