Hal Smith Elementary School

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

Home of the Huskies · Neighborhood elementary school · Pre-K placement managed by CCSD

Grades: K–5; Pre-K also offered
How to get in: Zoned by home address
School day: Confirm the live bell schedule

Hal Smith is a traditional CCSD neighborhood elementary school in East Las Vegas. It offers core elementary academics, activities and clubs, with Pre-K placement handled centrally through CCSD.

East Las Vegas on Desert Inn Road

Official starting points

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

About Hal Smith Elementary

Hal Smith is a neighborhood CCSD elementary school serving grades K–5. Pre-K is also offered through CCSD, subject to central placement and seat availability.

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.

The school uses #TheHuskyWay positive-behavior expectations and is known as the Home of the Huskies. Clubs, spirit activities, elementary athletics and intramurals may be available.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

The guide does not identify the current principal. School staffing can change, so confirm current leadership with the school office.

School details

Address: 5150 E. Desert Inn Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89122
Phone: (702) 799-3700
Official CCSD site: Hal Smith Elementary School website(opens in a new tab)

CCSD zoned elementary school
Grades K–5, with Pre-K also offered through CCSD
Programs, staffing and capacity can change

How families get in

Hal Smith is assigned by home address. Families should verify the exact address through CCSD zoning before enrolling or making a housing decision.

Use the CCSD zoning lookup to confirm the assigned school for a specific address.
Register through standard CCSD enrollment for the zoned school.
Out-of-zone enrollment, if offered, follows current CCSD Choice rules and depends on campus capacity.
Pre-K placement is separate from kindergarten registration.

Pre-K placement

Families complete the CCSD Pre-K interest form.
CCSD's Early Childhood Department manages placement.
A seat at the zoned school is offered when one is available.

Zoning, capacity and program offerings can change. Transportation and out-of-zone access are not guaranteed; confirm current rules with CCSD.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the Hal Smith attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
Your child would benefit from staying local rather than commuting to a magnet campus.
You want to evaluate 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 busy or large-elementary-school environment would not suit your family.

Visit the campus to assess culture, traffic, classroom feel and current capacity. Hal Smith is not listed as a district elementary magnet.

Students

The NCES 2024–25 snapshot reported about 709 students. Enrollment and group counts can shift from year to year.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

The snapshot was approximately 49% Hispanic, 32% Black, 9% two or more races, 8% White and 2% Pacific Islander, with other groups representing smaller shares. Exact group counts were not provided.

Gender: Not provided in the guide Confirm current student data through the Nevada Report Card or school office.

Total enrollment was about 709 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.

Academics

Hal Smith follows a standard elementary academic program. Families should confirm the current schedule, staffing and support services directly with the school.

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.
Staff listings have included primary and intermediate autism classrooms; confirm current special education programs.
Ask about current reading and math supports for students who need additional help.
Clubs, elementary athletics, intramurals and spirit activities may be offered.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 5150 E. Desert Inn Rd. in East Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

The school has used an earlier day than many CCSD elementary schools, but families should confirm the current bell schedule.

Always recheck zoning for a specific address before making a housing decision.

Recent news, in context

The school website contains 2026–27 content.

Some school website posts may carry older dates, including a Pre-K sign-up notice from an earlier year. Check dates before relying on deadlines.

Out-of-school-time partners such as Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada have been linked by the school; confirm current options.

Compare before you commit

Sister Robert Joseph Bailey Elementary SchoolA nearby East Las Vegas zoned elementary school in the 89122 area.
Cynthia Cunningham Elementary SchoolA nearby zoned elementary campus in the 89122 area.
Will Beckley Elementary SchoolA nearby east-side zoned elementary school.
Lomie G. Heard Elementary SchoolA full STEM magnet option in East Las Vegas for families seeking a magnet lottery seat.

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.What is the current bell schedule, and how does it affect before- and after-school care?
4.What reading and math supports are available for students who need to catch up?
5.If an address is near a boundary, how often do zoning reviews affect the area?
6.Which clubs, intramurals and enrichment activities are currently available?
7.Are Pre-K seats currently available through CCSD placement?

What to do next

1.Confirm the assigned school for your exact address through the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the current school website and check the dates on announcements.
3.Use the Nevada Report Card for official accountability information.
4.Tour the campus if possible and ask about culture, specials, staffing, capacity and daily logistics.
5.Review current CCSD Choice rules if you live outside the attendance zone.