Ernest J. May Elementary School

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

Grades K–5 · Pre-K also offered through CCSD · Zoned neighborhood school

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

Ernest J. May Elementary is a traditional CCSD neighborhood school serving grades K–5. Pre-K is also offered through CCSD, but families should confirm current availability and eligibility.

NW Las Vegas on Washburn Road

Official starting points

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

About Ernest J. May Elementary

May is a neighborhood elementary school with core instruction in literacy, math, science and social studies.

Elementary clubs, activities, intramurals and spirit activities may be offered. Specials such as PE, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary patterns, but families should confirm the current schedule.

The school is not listed as a district STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet campus.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

Leadership assignments may change. Contact the school for the current principal and administrative team.

School details

Address: 6350 W. Washburn Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89130
Phone: (702) 799-4690
Official CCSD site: Official school website(opens in a new tab)

CCSD directory grade span: K–5
Pre-K is also offered through CCSD; confirm current seat availability.
Zoning, capacity and program offerings can change.

How families get in

Admission is based on the home address and the current CCSD attendance zone.

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

Before choosing a home

Re-check zoning for the specific street address.
Do not assume that a nearby address is assigned to May.

Transportation and out-of-zone placement are not guaranteed. Confirm current rules with CCSD and the school.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the May attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
Your child would prefer staying local rather than commuting to a magnet campus.
You want to assess school culture, logistics and classroom feel before reviewing current 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-school environment would not suit your child; visit to assess the current campus feel.

Fit depends on the individual child and current school conditions. Tour when possible and confirm capacity, staffing and programs.

Students

NCES reported total enrollment of about 580 students for its 2024–25 snapshot. The guide describes the race and ethnicity mix as fairly stable year to year, but not as a ranking.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

The reported mix was approximately 45% Hispanic, 29% White, 12% Black, 10% two or more races and 3% Asian, with other groups representing smaller shares. Exact student counts were not provided.

Gender: Not provided in the guide Confirm current enrollment information through official school data.

Total enrollment was about 580 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.
Do not treat free or reduced-price lunch figures from CEP schools as a precise poverty rate.

Academics

May follows a standard elementary model. Families should ask the school which courses, supports and enrichment options are active this year.

Core instruction includes literacy, math, science and social studies.
PE, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary patterns, but the live schedule should be confirmed.
Ask about current reading and math supports.
Clubs, elementary activities, intramurals and spirit activities depend on current availability.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 6350 W. Washburn Rd. in northwest Las Vegas.

Expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

The directory lists grades K–5, while current school materials indicate an active Pre-K or preschool program through CCSD.

Always verify the attendance zone for a specific address.

Compare before you commit

Eva Wolfe Elementary SchoolA nearby Washburn Road zoned elementary school.
Marc A. Kahre Elementary SchoolAnother zoned campus in northwest Las Vegas.
Sheila Tarr Academy of International StudiesA full IB magnet option for families specifically seeking a magnet lottery seat.
Dorothy Eisenberg Elementary SchoolAnother zoned elementary option in northwest Las Vegas.

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 support is available for students who need help catching up in reading or math?
5.If our home is near a boundary, how often do zoning reviews affect addresses in this area?

What to do next

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