Howard Wasden Elementary School

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

Traditional CCSD zoned elementary school · Grades PK–5 · Clubs and elementary activities may vary by year

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

Howard Wasden Elementary is a traditional CCSD neighborhood school for grades PK–5. Admission is based on the home attendance zone, while Pre-K placement is handled centrally by CCSD.

West Las Vegas on Palomino Lane

Official starting points

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

About Howard Wasden Elementary

Wasden is a neighborhood elementary school with core instruction in literacy, math, science and social studies.

The school site lists clubs such as dance and movement, hydroponics, media, robotics, theater and yoga. Ask which clubs are operating this year.

Staff listings include special education, autism, Early Childhood autism/KIDS and GATE. Staffing and services may change, so confirm current support with the school.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

The guide does not identify the current principal. Ask the school office about current leadership and any recent staffing changes.

School details

Address: 2831 Palomino Ln., Las Vegas, NV 89107
Phone: (702) 799-4239
Official CCSD site: Official school website(opens in a new tab)

Grades PK–5
Zoned CCSD elementary school
Pre-K has AM and PM sessions; confirm current times and seat availability

How families get in

Wasden is assigned by home attendance zone. Check the exact address through CCSD zoning and use standard CCSD enrollment for the zoned school.

Verify the home address at https://ccsd.net/zoning.
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.
Wasden is not listed as a district elementary magnet.

Pre-K placement

Pre-K is not assigned through kindergarten registration.
Families complete the CCSD Pre-K interest form.
CCSD's Early Childhood Department handles placement and may offer a seat at the zoned school when space is available.

Zoning, capacity and program availability can change. Confirm current rules with CCSD and the school before making a decision.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the Wasden 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 assess school culture, logistics and classroom feel before considering available 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 would not suit your child; visit to assess the current campus feel.

Out-of-zone access is not guaranteed. It depends on current district Choice rules and campus capacity.

Students

The guide cites an NCES 2024–25 snapshot and describes the racial and ethnic mix as fairly stable from year to year. These figures are not a school ranking.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

The guide provides approximate group shares but does not provide a diversity index or exact student counts by race and ethnicity.

Gender: Not provided in the guide Confirm current enrollment data through official school accountability sources.

Total enrollment was about 448 students in the cited NCES 2024–25 snapshot.
The approximate race and ethnicity mix was 55% Hispanic, 19% Black, 14% White, 8% two or more races and 3% Asian, with other groups representing smaller shares.
Do not treat free or reduced-price lunch figures from CEP schools as a precise poverty rate.

Academics

Wasden follows a standard elementary model rather than a district magnet theme. Program schedules and staffing can change.

Core subjects include literacy, math, science and social studies.
PE, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary specials; confirm Wasden's current schedule.
The school site lists dance and movement, hydroponics, media, robotics, theater and yoga clubs; ask which are active this year.
Elementary athletics, intramurals and spirit activities may be available.
Staff listings reference special education, autism, Early Childhood autism/KIDS and GATE; confirm current services.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 2831 Palomino Ln. in West Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

The CCSD directory lists K–5, while the school site includes Pre-K registration and AM and PM Pre-K sessions. This profile therefore uses PK–5.

Always recheck the attendance zone for a specific address before choosing a home.

Compare before you commit

Rose Warren Elementary SchoolA nearby 89107 zoned elementary school.
Vail Pittman Elementary SchoolA nearby 89107 zoned campus.
Red Rock Elementary SchoolA nearby 89107 zoned campus.
Mabel Hoggard Math and Science Magnet SchoolA nearby full math and science magnet to compare if you want 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 available this year?
3.Which clubs and elementary activities are currently active, and when do they meet?
4.What support is available when a student needs help catching up in reading or math?
5.If a home is near an attendance boundary, how often do zoning reviews affect addresses here?
6.Is a Pre-K seat currently available, and what are the AM and PM session times?

What to do next

1.Confirm the home address through the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the official school website for current schedules, programs and deadlines.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official accountability information.
4.Tour the campus if possible and ask about school culture, specials, staffing and capacity.