George E. Harris Elementary School
A neighborhood CCSD elementary school serving grades K–5 in east/southeast Las Vegas.
Traditional zoned elementary school · Grades K–5 · East/southeast Las Vegas
- Grades: K–5
- How to get in: Zoned by home address
- School day: Confirm with the school office
George E. Harris Elementary is a traditional CCSD neighborhood school for grades K–5. Admission is based on the home address, while any out-of-zone access depends on current School Choice rules and campus capacity.
Twain Avenue in east/southeast Las Vegas
Official starting points
- Harris Elementary website(opens in a new tab)
- CCSD zoning lookup(opens in a new tab)
- CCSD(opens in a new tab)
- CCSD School Choice(opens in a new tab)
- Nevada Report Card(opens in a new tab)
- CCSD magnet catalog(opens in a new tab)
School Choice:(702) 799-5000schoolchoice@nv.ccsd.net
About Harris Elementary
Harris is a neighborhood grades K–5 campus with core elementary academics, grade-level activities, clubs and other activities when offered.
The school is not listed as a district elementary magnet. It is not a STEM, IB, arts or STEAM district magnet campus.
Elementary athletics, intramurals and spirit activities may be available. Offerings can change, so confirm the current schedule with the school.
School leadership
Confirm with the school office
The guide does not identify the current principal. School staffing can change, so contact the office for current leadership information.
School details
- Address
- 3850 E. Twain Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89121
- Phone
- (702) 799-7750
- Official CCSD site
- School website(opens in a new tab)
- Grades K–5
- Traditional CCSD zoned elementary school
- Confirm current hours, programs and capacity with the school
How families get in
Harris is a zoned school. A student's home address determines the assigned campus.
- Check the exact home address with the CCSD zoning lookup.
- Register through standard CCSD enrollment for the assigned zoned school.
- Out-of-zone options, if offered, follow current district School Choice rules and campus capacity.
Before making a housing decision
- Re-check zoning for the exact street address.
- School boundaries, capacity and Choice availability can change.
Out-of-zone placement is not guaranteed. Confirm current rules through official CCSD pages.
Who it tends to fit
A good match when
- You live in the Harris 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 considering 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 or possible crowding would be a concern without an in-person visit.
Fit depends on the individual child and current campus conditions. Visit the school and confirm zoning, programs and capacity.
Students
The guide cites an NCES 2024–25 snapshot of about 630 students. Enrollment and demographic counts can shift.
Diversity index
Not provided in the guide
The cited snapshot describes the enrollment as approximately 68% Hispanic, 12% Black, 9% White, 7% two or more races and 3% Asian, with other groups at smaller shares. These figures are not a ranking.
Gender: Not provided in the guide Confirm current enrollment data through official school accountability sources.
- Total enrollment was reported as about 630 students in the cited NCES 2024–25 snapshot.
- The guide does not provide race-group student counts.
- Free or reduced-price lunch figures at CEP schools should not be treated as a precise poverty rate.
Academics
Harris follows a traditional elementary model centered on core academic subjects.
- Core subjects include literacy, math, science and social studies.
- PE, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary patterns, but families should confirm the current school schedule.
- Clubs, grade-level activities, intramurals and spirit activities may be offered.
- Ask the school about current reading and math supports.
Awards and recognition
Location and daily life
The campus is at 3850 E. Twain Ave. in east/southeast Las Vegas.
Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.
Always verify the attendance zone for a specific address.
Recent news, in context
Compare before you commit
- Harley Harmon Elementary SchoolA nearby southeast Las Vegas zoned elementary school.
- William E. Ferron Elementary SchoolAn east/southeast Las Vegas zoned campus.
- Laura Dearing Elementary SchoolAn east Las Vegas zoned option.
- Jack Dailey Elementary SchoolAn east/southeast valley 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 academic supports are available for students who need help with reading or math?
- 5.If a home is near a boundary, how might zoning reviews affect the address?
What to do next
- 1.Confirm the exact home address with the CCSD zoning lookup.
- 2.Review the live school website for current schedules, programs 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.