Howard E. Heckethorn Elementary School

A zoned CCSD elementary school serving grades K–5 in northwest Las Vegas.

Grades K–5 · Zoned neighborhood school · NW Las Vegas

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

Heckethorn is a traditional CCSD neighborhood elementary school with core academics and grade-level activities. Clubs, specials and elementary intramurals may be offered, but families should confirm the current schedule.

Whispering Sands Drive in northwest Las Vegas

Official starting points

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

About Heckethorn Elementary

Howard E. Heckethorn Elementary School is a neighborhood campus serving grades K–5. Assignment is based on the attendance zone for a family's home address.

The school focuses on core elementary academics. Clubs, grade-level activities, spirit activities and elementary athletics or intramurals may be available.

Heckethorn is not listed as a district STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet campus. Families should confirm current programs and schedules directly with the school.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

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

School details

Address: 5150 Whispering Sands Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89131
Phone: (702) 799-6690
Official CCSD site: School website(opens in a new tab)

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

How families get in

Heckethorn is a zoned school. Families should use the CCSD zoning lookup for their exact home address and complete standard CCSD enrollment.

Admission is based on the attendance zone for the home address.
Check the exact street address through the CCSD zoning lookup.
Register through standard CCSD enrollment for the assigned school.
Out-of-zone access, if offered, follows current School Choice rules and depends on campus capacity.

Check your address

Use the official CCSD zoning lookup before making a housing decision.
Boundary assignments and capacity can change.

Out-of-zone placement is not guaranteed. Confirm current Choice rules, deadlines and capacity on official CCSD pages.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the Heckethorn 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 be a concern without first visiting the campus.

Zoning, capacity and program offerings change. Confirm current details with CCSD and the school before deciding.

Students

The guide reports total enrollment of about 778 students and provides an NCES 2024–25 race and ethnicity snapshot. Enrollment and group counts can shift.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

The reported snapshot is approximately 37% White, 32% Hispanic, 13% Black, 12% two or more races, 3% Asian and 2% Pacific Islander, with smaller shares for other groups. Exact student counts were not provided.

Gender: Not provided in the guide Confirm current student demographics through official school data.

Total enrollment was reported as about 778 students.

Academics

Heckethorn follows a standard elementary academic model. Families should ask the school which specials and enrichment options are currently scheduled.

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.
Academic support in reading and math should be discussed with the school.
Clubs, activities and elementary intramurals may be offered depending on the year.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 5150 Whispering Sands Dr. in northwest Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Recheck the attendance zone for a specific address before closing on a home.

Compare before you commit

Henry and Evelyn Bozarth Elementary SchoolA nearby northwest Las Vegas zoned elementary school.
Theron H. and Naomi D. Goynes Elementary SchoolA North Las Vegas zoned campus.
Don E. Hayden Elementary SchoolA North Las Vegas zoned option.
Steve and Linda Cozine Elementary SchoolA North Las Vegas zoned alternative.

Questions to ask on a tour

1.What does a typical day look like for a new kindergartner 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 support is available for students who need help in reading or math?
5.If our home is near a boundary, how often do zoning reviews affect addresses here?

What to do next

1.Confirm your exact address through the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the live school website for current schedules and deadlines.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official accountability data.
4.Tour the school if possible and ask about specials, culture and capacity.