Helen M. Smith Elementary School

A zoned neighborhood elementary school serving grades PK–5 in west Las Vegas.

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Grades: PK–5
How to get in: Zoned by home address
School day: Confirm the live bell schedule

Helen Smith is a traditional CCSD neighborhood elementary school with core academics, grade-level activities, and clubs when offered. Admission is based on the home address, while Pre-K placement is handled centrally by CCSD.

West Las Vegas on Pinedale Avenue

Official starting points

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

About Helen Smith

Helen Smith serves neighborhood students in grades PK–5. The school is not listed as a district elementary magnet.

The school focuses on literacy, math, science, and social studies. PE, art, music, and library or media are common CCSD elementary specials, but families should confirm the current schedule.

CCSD's replacement building on the original site opened for 2026–27 with flexible learning spaces. Ask the school how those spaces are used.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

Staff assignments may change. Contact the school for the current principal and leadership team.

School details

Address: 7101 Pinedale Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89145
Phone: (702) 799-4300
Official CCSD site: Helen Smith school website(opens in a new tab)

The school site lists 7101 Pinedale Avenue.
Some school contact information may still show the temporary Bonanza Road address used during rebuilding. Confirm the campus address before visiting.
The directory identifies the school as K–5, while the live schedule and staff listings support this guide's PK–5 designation.

How families get in

Helen Smith is a zoned CCSD elementary school. Assignment is based on the student's home address.

Check the exact street address with the CCSD zoning lookup.
Register through standard CCSD enrollment for the assigned zoned school.
Out-of-zone enrollment, if offered, depends on current School Choice rules and campus capacity.
Pre-K is not assigned through kindergarten registration. Families complete the CCSD Pre-K interest form, and the Early Childhood Department handles placement.

Before making a housing decision

Always check zoning for the specific address.
Boundaries, capacity, and Choice availability can change.
Transportation is not guaranteed; confirm current options with CCSD.

A Pre-K seat at the zoned school is offered only when one is available. Confirm placement directly with CCSD.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

Families who live in the Helen Smith attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
Students who prefer staying local rather than commuting to a magnet campus.
Families prioritizing school culture, daily logistics, and classroom feel.

Think twice when

Families outside the attendance zone who are relying on open enrollment.
Families specifically seeking a district STEM, IB, arts, or STEAM magnet pathway.
Families concerned about crowding or a large-elementary environment without first visiting.

Programs, clubs, capacity, staffing, and zoning can change. Confirm current conditions with the school and CCSD.

Students

NCES reported total enrollment of about 452 students for 2024–25. The race and ethnicity mix was described as fairly stable from year to year, but it is not a ranking.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

The reported mix was approximately 63% Hispanic, 18% White, 8% Black, 7% two or more races, and 4% Asian, with other groups representing smaller shares. Student counts by group were not provided.

Gender: Confirm with official school data The guide does not provide a gender breakdown.

Total enrollment was about 452 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.

Academics

Helen Smith offers a standard elementary academic program rather than a district magnet theme.

Core subjects include literacy, math, science, and social studies.
Ask which PE, art, music, and library or media classes are offered this year.
Staff listings include primary autism, resource, KIDS early-childhood, and Nevada Ready Pre-K classrooms; confirm current programs and placement.
Clubs, grade-level activities, intramurals, and spirit activities may be offered.
Elementary athletics are not organized as middle-school NIAA varsity programs.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 7101 Pinedale Ave. in west Las Vegas.

Expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

The replacement school was built on the original site and opened for 2026–27.

The school has used an earlier day than many CCSD elementary schools. Confirm current times and before- or after-school care.

Recent news, in context

CCSD's replacement campus on the original Pinedale Avenue site opened for the 2026–27 school year.

The school website contains current 2026–27 information, but families should verify dates and deadlines on live official pages.

Compare before you commit

Walter E. Jacobson Elementary SchoolA nearby west-side zoned elementary school in the 89145 area.
Red Rock Elementary SchoolA nearby west Las Vegas zoned elementary campus.
Vail Pittman Elementary SchoolA nearby west Las Vegas zoned elementary campus.
Clarence A. Piggott Academy of International StudiesA full IB magnet in the west valley 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 PE, art, music, library or media, and enrichment options are offered this year?
3.What is the current bell schedule, and how does it affect before- and after-school care?
4.What support is available for students who need help catching up in reading or math?
5.If our home is near a boundary, how often do zoning reviews affect addresses here?
6.How are the flexible learning spaces in the replacement building used?
7.Which clubs, activities, and intramurals are currently available?

What to do next

1.Confirm the home address with the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review current information on the school website.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official accountability data.
4.Visit the campus if possible and ask about specials, culture, capacity, and the current bell schedule.
5.Contact CCSD about Pre-K placement or out-of-zone Choice options.