Jesse D. Scott Elementary School

A zoned North Las Vegas elementary school serving grades K–5, with Pre-K also offered through CCSD.

Neighborhood elementary school · Grades K–5 · Pre-K offered through CCSD

Grades: K–5; Pre-K also offered
How to get in: Zoned by home address
School day: Confirm the live bell schedule

Jesse D. Scott Elementary is a traditional CCSD neighborhood school in North Las Vegas. It serves grades K–5, while Pre-K placement is handled separately through CCSD’s Early Childhood Department.

North Las Vegas campus on N. Bruce Street.

Official starting points

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

What this school is

Scott is a neighborhood CCSD elementary school serving grades K–5. Pre-K is also offered through CCSD, subject to centralized placement and seat availability.

The school provides standard elementary academics, grade-level activities, clubs and elementary athletics or intramurals when offered. It is not listed as a district STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet campus.

The school site says uniforms are not required, although the CCSD dress code still applies. Specials, clubs, classroom programs and staffing can change, so confirm current offerings with the school.

School leadership

Confirm the current principal with the school office

Leadership and staff assignments may change. Contact the school or check its current website for the latest information.

School details

Address: 5700 N. Bruce St., N. Las Vegas, NV 89081
Phone: (702) 799-1766
Official CCSD site: School website(opens in a new tab)

CCSD zoned elementary school
Grades K–5
Pre-K placement is managed through CCSD’s Early Childhood Department

How families get in

Admission for grades K–5 is based on the student’s home address. Families should verify the exact address through the CCSD zoning lookup before enrolling or making a housing decision.

Use the CCSD zoning lookup to confirm that the home address is assigned to Scott.
Register through standard CCSD enrollment for the assigned zoned school.
Out-of-zone enrollment, if offered, follows current CCSD Choice rules and depends on campus capacity.
Pre-K requires a separate CCSD Pre-K interest form and is not assigned through kindergarten registration.

Pre-K placement

CCSD’s Early Childhood Department places Pre-K students.
A seat at the zoned school may be offered when one is available.
Confirm current availability and placement procedures with CCSD.

Zoning, capacity and program offerings can change. Transportation and out-of-zone access are not guaranteed.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

Families who live in the Scott attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
Students who prefer staying local rather than commuting to a magnet campus.
Families who want to assess school culture, logistics and classroom feel before considering clubs and activities.

Think twice when

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

Visit the school and confirm current zoning, capacity, classroom setup, clubs, specials and daily schedules.

Students

The guide cites an NCES 2024–25 snapshot with total enrollment of about 712 students. The race and ethnicity percentages are approximate and are not a school ranking.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

Approximate shares were Hispanic 48%, Black 31%, White 8%, two or more races 8%, Asian 3% and Pacific Islander 2%. Exact group counts were not provided.

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

Total enrollment was about 712 students in the cited NCES 2024–25 snapshot.
Do not treat free or reduced-price lunch figures from CEP schools as a precise poverty rate.

Academics

Scott offers standard elementary instruction. Families should confirm the current schedule, staffing and support programs directly with the school.

Core subjects include literacy, math, science and social studies.
PE, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary specials, but the live schedule should be confirmed.
The school calendar has included AVID or college shirt days and a career expo; ask whether AVID strategies are currently used in classrooms.
Staff listings have included autism classrooms, but special education programs and staffing should be confirmed each year.
Ask about current reading and math support for students who need additional help.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 5700 N. Bruce St. in North Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

The school day has previously run earlier than many CCSD elementary schedules, but families should confirm the current bell schedule.

Always recheck zoning for a specific address before making a housing decision.

Recent news, in context

The current school calendar cited in the guide included AVID or college shirt days and a career expo. These activities may change.

A musical theatre production for upper grades has appeared in school notices. Confirm whether it is currently offered.

Clubs, elementary athletics, intramurals and spirit activities are offered when available.

Compare before you commit

D. L. “Dusty” Dickens Elementary SchoolA nearby North Las Vegas zoned elementary school in the 89081 area.
Theron H. and Naomi D. Goynes Elementary SchoolAnother zoned elementary campus in North Las Vegas.
Don E. Hayden Elementary SchoolAnother zoned elementary campus in North Las Vegas.
Gilbert Academy of Creative ArtsA full arts magnet in North Las Vegas for families specifically 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 specials, including PE, art, music and library or media, are offered this year?
3.What clubs and enrichment options are currently available?
4.What is the current bell schedule, and how does it affect before- and after-school care?
5.What academic support is available for students who need help in reading or math?
6.If our home is near an attendance boundary, how often do zoning reviews affect addresses in this area?
7.What Pre-K classrooms and seat options are available this year?

What to do next

1.Confirm the home address through the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the school website for current calendars, schedules and announcements.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official accountability information.
4.Tour the campus if possible and ask about classroom culture, specials, capacity and current programs.
5.Contact CCSD about the separate Pre-K interest and placement process if needed.