Helen M. Jydstrup Elementary School

A neighborhood CCSD elementary school serving grades K–5 in southwest Las Vegas.

Zoned neighborhood elementary school · Grades K–5 · Duneville Street in southwest Las Vegas

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

Helen M. Jydstrup Elementary is a traditional CCSD zoned school for grades K–5. It offers core elementary academics, with clubs, activities and intramurals available when offered.

5150 Duneville St., Las Vegas, NV 89118

Official starting points

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

About Jydstrup Elementary

Jydstrup is a neighborhood elementary school serving grades K–5. Assignment is based on a family's home address and the current CCSD attendance zone.

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 activities and elementary athletics or intramurals may be offered. Availability can change.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

School leadership and staff assignments may change. Contact the school for the current principal and administrative team.

School details

Address: 5150 Duneville St., Las Vegas, NV 89118
Phone: (702) 799-8140
Official CCSD site: School website(opens in a new tab)

Grades K–5
Traditional CCSD zoned elementary school
Confirm current office hours and school-day times with the school.

How families get in

Jydstrup is a zoned neighborhood school. A student's home address determines the assigned school.

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

Re-check the attendance zone for the specific address.
School boundaries, capacity and Choice availability can change.

This campus is not listed as a district elementary magnet. Families seeking a STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet pathway should review the current CCSD magnet catalog.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the Jydstrup attendance zone or plan to move into it.
You want a neighborhood elementary school rather than a commute to a magnet campus.
You want to evaluate school culture, classroom feel, logistics, clubs and activities during a visit.

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 would not suit your family.

Out-of-zone admission is not guaranteed. Confirm current zoning, capacity and program offerings with CCSD and the school.

Students

The guide reports total enrollment of about 563 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot. Enrollment and demographic counts can shift.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

The reported race and ethnicity mix was about 38% Black, 34% Hispanic, 9% White, 8% Asian and 8% two or more races, with other groups at smaller shares.

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

Total enrollment was about 563 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.
The demographic snapshot was described as fairly stable from year to year, but it is not a ranking.
Free or reduced-price lunch figures from CEP schools should not be treated as a precise poverty rate.

Academics

Jydstrup 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 elementary specials, but the live schedule should be confirmed.
Families can ask about reading and math support during a school visit.
Clubs, enrichment, activities and intramurals depend on current staffing and availability.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is on Duneville Street in southwest Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

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

Compare before you commit

R. Guild Gray Elementary SchoolA nearby west-central or southwest Las Vegas zoned elementary school.
Frank Kim Elementary SchoolA southwest Las Vegas zoned campus on Peace Way.
Clarence A. Piggott Academy of International StudiesA full IB magnet option for families specifically seeking a magnet lottery seat.
Marion B. Earl Elementary SchoolA southwest or west-central 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 support is available for a student who needs help in reading or math?
5.If our home is near a boundary, how often do zoning reviews affect addresses in this area?

What to do next

1.Confirm the home address using the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the school website for current calendars, schedules and announcements.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official accountability data.
4.Tour the school if possible and ask about specials, culture, classroom experience and capacity.