Fay Herron Elementary School
A neighborhood CCSD elementary school serving grades K–5 in North Las Vegas.
Zoned neighborhood elementary school · Grades K–5 · North Las Vegas, Kenneth Road area
- Grades: K–5
- How to get in: Zoned by home address
- School day: Confirm with the school office
Fay Herron is a traditional CCSD zoned elementary school for grades K–5. It focuses on core elementary academics, with clubs, activities and intramurals offered when available.
North Las Vegas campus on North Kenneth Road.
Official starting points
- School 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 Schools(opens in a new tab)
School Choice:(702) 799-5000schoolchoice@nv.ccsd.net
What this school is
Fay Herron is a neighborhood elementary campus serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade.
The school is not listed as a district elementary magnet. It is not a STEM, IB, arts or STEAM district magnet campus.
School life centers on core academics and grade-level activities. Clubs, elementary athletics, intramurals and spirit activities may be available, but current offerings should be confirmed with the school.
School leadership
Confirm with the school office
Leadership assignments can change. Contact the school for the current principal’s name and leadership information.
School details
- Address
- 2421 N. Kenneth Rd., N. Las Vegas, NV 89030
- Phone
- (702) 799-7123
- Official CCSD site
- Fay Herron Elementary School website(opens in a new tab)
- Grades K–5
- Traditional CCSD zoned elementary school
- Programs, staffing and schedules may change
How families get in
Admission is based on the student’s home address and the school’s attendance zone.
- 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 CCSD Choice rules and depends on campus capacity.
Before making a housing decision
- Confirm the attendance zone for the exact street address.
- Zone boundaries and capacity can change.
Transportation and out-of-zone placement are not guaranteed. Confirm current rules with CCSD.
Who it tends to fit
A good match when
- Families who live in the Herron attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
- Students who prefer staying local rather than commuting to a magnet campus.
- Families prioritizing school culture, logistics and classroom feel before comparing clubs and activities.
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.
Zoning, capacity and program offerings change. Confirm current information with the school and CCSD.
Students
The NCES 2024–25 snapshot reported total enrollment of about 575 students. Enrollment and group counts can shift from year to year.
Diversity index
Not provided
The snapshot described the school as approximately 89% Hispanic, 5% Black and 4% White, with other groups representing smaller shares. Exact student counts by group were not provided.
Gender: Not provided Confirm current student demographics through official school data.
- Total enrollment was about 575 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.
Academics
The school follows a standard elementary academic model rather than a district magnet theme.
- Core subjects include literacy, math, science and social studies.
- PE, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary specials, but families should confirm the current schedule.
- Academic support for reading or math should be discussed with the school.
- Clubs, enrichment, elementary athletics and intramurals may be offered depending on the year.
Awards and recognition
Location and daily life
The campus is at 2421 N. Kenneth 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.
Recent news, in context
Compare before you commit
- Lois Craig Elementary SchoolA nearby North Las Vegas zoned elementary school.
- Raul P. Elizondo Elementary SchoolAnother North Las Vegas zoned campus.
- Addeliar D. Guy III Elementary SchoolAnother zoned elementary option in North Las Vegas.
- Gilbert Academy of Creative ArtsA full creative-arts magnet to compare if a magnet lottery seat is the priority.
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 in reading or math?
- 5.If we live near a boundary, how might zoning reviews affect our address?
What to do next
- 1.Confirm the exact home address using the CCSD zoning lookup.
- 2.Review the school website for current schedules, events and deadlines.
- 3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official accountability information.
- 4.Tour the campus if possible and ask about specials, school culture and capacity.