Gilbert Academy of Creative Arts

A full K–5 magnet school centered on performing and creative arts.

Full elementary magnet · Performing and creative arts theme · Interest-based lottery

Grades: K–5
How to get in: Interest-based magnet lottery
School day: Confirm with the school office

Gilbert Academy of Creative Arts is a full K–5 magnet school with a performing and creative arts theme. Families apply through the CCSD School Choice and magnet process rather than receiving an automatic seat based on their address.

North Las Vegas, on West Cartier Avenue

Official starting points

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

About Gilbert Academy

Gilbert is designated as a full Performing and Creative Arts magnet for grades K–5. The arts theme applies across the school rather than operating as a separate program within a conventional zoned campus.

School materials describe connecting the arts to academic content and exploring art in many forms. Specific studios, electives, clubs and activities may change, so ask how the theme currently appears in each grade.

Families should also ask how arts experiences differ for a new kindergartener and an upper-elementary student.

Principal

Confirm with the school office

School leadership and staffing may change. Contact the school for the current principal and leadership team.

School details

Address: 2101 W. Cartier Ave., N. Las Vegas, NV 89032
Phone: (702) 799-4730
Official CCSD site: School website(opens in a new tab)

Grades K–5
Full performing and creative arts magnet
Admission is through the CCSD School Choice and magnet process.

How families get in

Gilbert is a full magnet school. Elementary magnet admission is interest-based and uses the CCSD lottery process.

Apply through the CCSD School Choice and magnet process.
Do not assume that living near the campus automatically assigns a student to Gilbert.
Confirm current application steps, deadlines and rules on the CCSD Magnet site.
Ask about sibling rules and any other current placement considerations.

Transportation

Transportation follows district magnet transportation-zone rules when a student is eligible.
Bus service is not guaranteed for every applicant. Review the current elementary magnet transportation maps and plan the commute carefully.

Magnet rules, capacity and program offerings can change. Confirm current details before applying.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

Your child is interested in music, visual art, drama, dance or other creative-arts experiences.
Your family is willing to apply through an interest-based lottery.
You prefer a themed full-magnet elementary school over a conventional neighborhood school.
Your family can manage the commute or qualifies for magnet transportation.

Think twice when

You want automatic neighborhood assignment without a magnet application.
Your priority is a STEM, STEAM or international-studies magnet.
You need a guaranteed seat based on a specific home address.

Fit depends on the current arts schedule, available staff, transportation eligibility and the needs of the individual child. Confirm these points with the school.

Students

NCES reported about 487 students in its 2024–25 snapshot. Enrollment and demographic shares can shift from year to year.

Diversity index

Not provided

The reported mix was approximately 52% Hispanic, 24% Black, 13% White, 9% two or more races and 2% Asian, with smaller shares in other groups.

Gender: Not provided Confirm current gender enrollment data through official school reporting sources.

Total enrollment was about 487 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.
Nevada Report Card is the official source for current state accountability data.
Free or reduced-price lunch figures at CEP schools should not be treated as a precise poverty rate.

Academics

The school describes an arts-connected learning culture in which performing and creative arts are woven into instruction. The guide does not provide test scores or a current class schedule.

Ask how teachers connect creative arts with reading, math and other academic content.
Ask how studios, rehearsals and arts specials fit into the school day.
Ask what reading and math support is available when a student needs extra help.
Confirm current electives, clubs, specials and arts staffing because offerings can change.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 2101 W. Cartier Ave. in North Las Vegas.

Magnet families should plan for the daily commute and check transportation-zone eligibility.

Expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal patterns, but confirm exact times and procedures with the school.

Compare before you commit

Walter Bracken STEAM AcademyAnother full elementary magnet, with a STEAM theme.
Roger D. Gehring AcademyA full elementary magnet with a STEM theme.
Lomie G. Heard AcademyA full elementary magnet focused on STEM and technology.
Addeliar D. Guy III Elementary SchoolA nearby North Las Vegas zoned school without a district magnet lottery.

Questions to ask on a tour

1.How do performing and creative arts appear day to day for a kindergartener compared with a fourth- or fifth-grade student?
2.What should families know about the interest lottery, sibling rules and magnet transportation zones?
3.How are studios, rehearsals and arts specials scheduled during the school day?
4.What academic support is available for students who need help in reading or math?
5.How stable are the arts staffing and specials schedule from year to year?

What to do next

1.Confirm current magnet status, rules and application steps on the CCSD Magnet site.
2.Review the school website for current programs, schedules and events.
3.Check Nevada Report Card for official school accountability data.
4.Review the elementary magnet transportation maps and plan the commute.
5.Tour the school if possible and ask about arts instruction, transportation and academic support.