Harvey N. Dondero Elementary School

A neighborhood CCSD elementary school serving grades K–5.

Grades K–5 · Zoned by home address · SW / west-central Las Vegas

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

Dondero is a traditional CCSD zoned elementary school serving grades K–5. It offers core elementary academics, with clubs, activities, specials and intramurals available when offered.

4450 S. Ridgeville St. in SW / west-central Las Vegas.

Official starting points

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

What this school is

Dondero is a neighborhood elementary campus for grades K–5. Assignment is based on the attendance zone for a family's home address.

School life centers on literacy, math, science and social studies. PE, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary patterns, but families should confirm the current schedule.

Clubs, grade-level 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

The guide does not identify the current principal. School staff may change, so confirm current leadership directly with the campus.

School details

Address: 4450 S. Ridgeville St., Las Vegas, NV 89103
Phone: (702) 799-5940
Official CCSD site: Visit the school website(opens in a new tab)

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

How families get in

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

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 School Choice rules and depends on campus capacity.

Before making a housing decision

Re-check zoning for the specific street address.
Do not assume that a nearby home is assigned to Dondero.
Transportation and out-of-zone placement are not guaranteed.

Zoning, capacity and Choice rules can change. Confirm current requirements through CCSD.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the Dondero attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
Your child prefers staying local rather than commuting to a magnet campus.
You want to assess 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 larger elementary-school environment or possible crowding would not suit your child.

Visit the campus and confirm current enrollment, capacity, activities and classroom conditions before deciding.

Students

The guide reports about 737 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot. Enrollment and demographic counts can shift.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

Approximate shares were Hispanic 67%, Black 13%, White 9%, two or more races 5%, Asian 4% and Pacific Islander 2%. The guide does not provide exact student counts by group.

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

Total enrollment was about 737 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.

Academics

Dondero 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 offerings, but the current schedule should be confirmed.
Ask about reading and math support for students who need additional help.
Clubs, enrichment, activities and elementary intramurals depend on current availability.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 4450 S. Ridgeville St. in SW / west-central Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Always verify the attendance zone for a specific address before making a housing decision.

Compare before you commit

C. H. Decker Elementary SchoolA nearby west-central zoned elementary school.
Pat A. Diskin Elementary SchoolA SW valley zoned campus.
M. J. Christensen Elementary SchoolA West Las Vegas zoned option.
Herbert A. Derfelt Elementary SchoolA West Las Vegas 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 in reading or math?
5.If a home is near a boundary, how might zoning reviews affect its assignment?

What to do next

1.Confirm the home address through the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the school website for current schedules, events and requirements.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official school data.
4.Tour the campus if possible and ask about specials, culture, capacity and classroom support.