Elizabeth Wilhelm Elementary School

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

Neighborhood grades K–5 campus · Pre-K offered through CCSD · Purple Star School

Grades: K–5; Pre-K also offered
How to get in: Zoned by home address
School day: Confirm current hours

Wilhelm is a traditional CCSD neighborhood elementary school, not a district elementary magnet. It offers core academics, grade-level activities and clubs, with offerings subject to change each year.

North Las Vegas on Alexander Road

Official starting points

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

About Wilhelm Elementary

Wilhelm serves grades K–5 and also offers Pre-K through CCSD. Assignment to the school is based on a family's home address and the current attendance zone.

The campus emphasizes core elementary academics and Rockets school spirit. Its stated expectations are to be respectful, responsible and safe. The school is not listed as a district STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

The guide does not identify the current principal. Contact the school office for the current leadership team, as staffing may change.

School details

Address: 609 W. Alexander Rd., North Las Vegas, NV 89032
Phone: (702) 799-1750
Official CCSD site: Official school website(opens in a new tab)

Grades K–5
Pre-K also offered through CCSD
Traditional zoned CCSD elementary school

How families get in

Wilhelm is a zoned neighborhood school. Families should check their exact home address through the CCSD zoning lookup before enrolling or making a housing decision.

Students living in the attendance zone register through standard CCSD enrollment.
Out-of-zone enrollment, if offered, follows current CCSD School Choice rules and depends on campus capacity.
The school is not listed among district elementary magnets.

Pre-K placement

Pre-K is not assigned through kindergarten registration.
Families complete the CCSD Pre-K interest process.
CCSD's Early Childhood Department places students and may offer a seat at the zoned school when one is available.

Zoning, capacity and program availability can change. Confirm current rules with CCSD and the school.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

Families living in or moving into the Wilhelm attendance zone.
Families seeking a neighborhood elementary school rather than a commute to a magnet campus.
Families who want to assess classroom culture, daily logistics, clubs and activities during a visit.

Think twice when

Families outside the zone who are relying on open enrollment.
Families specifically seeking a district STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet pathway.
Families concerned about crowding or a large-elementary-school environment without first visiting the campus.

Open enrollment and campus capacity are not guaranteed. Confirm current conditions before deciding.

Students

The guide cites an NCES 2024–25 snapshot. The figures are approximate and are not a school ranking.

Diversity index

Not calculated in the guide.

The reported mix is approximately 48% Hispanic, 35% Black, 10% two or more races, 5% White and 2% Asian, with other groups representing smaller shares.

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

Total enrollment was about 440 students in the cited NCES 2024–25 snapshot.

Academics

Wilhelm provides standard elementary academics, with activities and support programs that may vary by year.

Core subjects include literacy, math, science and social studies.
PE, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary specials; confirm Wilhelm's current schedule.
The school site lists Battle of the Books, choir, garden, student government, wind ensemble and yoga; ask which clubs are active this year.
Staff listings include autism, SLD, KIDS and GATE services; confirm current staffing and availability.
Elementary athletics, intramurals and spirit activities may be offered. These are not middle-school NIAA varsity programs.

Awards and recognition

Purple Star School
Wilhelm appears on Nevada's 2026 Purple Star School list for support of military-connected students.

Location and daily life

The campus is at 609 W. Alexander Rd. in North Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Always re-check zoning for a specific address before making a housing decision.

Compare before you commit

Lucile S. Bruner Elementary SchoolA nearby North Las Vegas zoned elementary school in the 89032 area.
Richard C. Priest Elementary SchoolA nearby zoned elementary campus in the 89032 area.
Dr. Claude G. Perkins Elementary SchoolA nearby zoned elementary campus in the 89032 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 enrichment activities are currently active?
4.How are clubs and elementary activities scheduled around the school day?
5.What support is available when a student needs help catching up in reading or math?
6.How often do zoning reviews affect nearby addresses?
7.What is the current campus capacity and class-size picture?

What to do next

1.Confirm your exact home address through the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the current school website for schedules, activities and school contacts.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official accountability information.
4.Visit the campus if possible and ask about classroom culture, specials, clubs and capacity.
5.Contact CCSD about the separate Pre-K interest and placement process.