E. W. Griffith Elementary School

A traditional CCSD neighborhood elementary school serving grades K–5.

Grades K–5 · Zoned neighborhood school · Core elementary academics and activities

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

Griffith is a traditional CCSD zoned elementary school in west Las Vegas. It offers core elementary academics, with clubs, activities and intramurals available when offered.

West Las Vegas campus on Essex Drive

Official starting points

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

About Griffith Elementary

Griffith is a neighborhood campus serving students in grades K–5. Assignment is based on the home address and the current CCSD attendance zone.

School life centers on 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.

Clubs, activities, spirit events and elementary athletics or intramurals may be offered. This is not listed as a district STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet campus.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

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

School details

Address: 324 Essex Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89107
Phone: (702) 799-4200
Official CCSD site: Official school website(opens in a new tab)

Grades K–5
Traditional zoned CCSD elementary school
Programs, staffing and capacity may change

How families get in

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

Check the exact street address using 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.

Confirm before making a decision

Attendance boundaries can change.
Out-of-zone placement is not guaranteed.
Check current zoning, Choice rules and capacity on official CCSD pages.

Griffith is not listed among CCSD elementary magnet schools. Families seeking a district magnet theme should review the current magnet catalog.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the Griffith attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
Your child would prefer a local school 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

You live outside the zone and are relying on open enrollment.
You specifically want a district STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet pathway.
A busy or large-elementary environment would be a concern for your family.

Visit if possible and confirm current enrollment, capacity, programs, transportation and campus routines. Transportation is not guaranteed.

Students

The guide reports about 608 students and provides an approximate NCES 2024–25 race and ethnicity snapshot. Counts and shares can shift from year to year.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

The reported mix was approximately 80% Hispanic, 7% Black, 7% White, 3% two or more races and 2% Asian, with other groups representing smaller shares. Exact group counts were not provided.

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

Total enrollment was reported as about 608 students.

Academics

Griffith follows a standard elementary academic model. Families should ask the school which specials, supports and enrichment options are currently available.

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 should be confirmed.
Ask about current reading and math supports for students who need extra help.
Clubs, activities and elementary intramurals may be available when offered.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 324 Essex Dr. in west Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Check the CCSD zoning lookup for a specific address before making a housing decision.

Compare before you commit

Rex Bell Elementary SchoolA nearby west Las Vegas zoned elementary school.
Paul E. Culley Elementary SchoolA west-central zoned campus.
O. K. Adcock Elementary SchoolA west-central zoned option.
Doris Hancock Elementary SchoolA west-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, 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 a student who needs help catching up in reading or math?
5.If our home is near a boundary, how might zoning reviews affect the address?

What to do next

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