John C. Bass Elementary School

A zoned neighborhood elementary school serving grades K–5 in southeast Las Vegas.

Traditional CCSD zoned elementary school · Core academics, clubs, and activities · Not a district magnet campus

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

John C. Bass is a traditional CCSD neighborhood elementary school for grades K–5. Admission is based on the home attendance zone, while any out-of-zone access depends on current School Choice rules and campus capacity.

SE Las Vegas on Rancho Destino Road

Official starting points

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

About John C. Bass

John C. Bass is a neighborhood elementary school serving grades K–5. School life centers on core elementary academics, grade-level activities, clubs, and activities offered by the campus.

The school is not listed as a district elementary magnet. Families seeking a STEM, IB, arts, or STEAM magnet pathway should compare current elementary magnet options.

Specials, clubs, intramurals, and other offerings can change. Confirm the current schedule and programs with the school.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

The guide does not identify the current principal. Staff assignments may change, so confirm current leadership with the school.

School details

Address: 10377 Rancho Destino Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89183
Phone: (702) 799-2220
Official CCSD site: John C. Bass Elementary school site(opens in a new tab)

Grades K–5
Traditional CCSD zoned elementary school
Typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic should be expected.

How families get in

John C. Bass is a zoned school. Assignment is based on the student's home address.

Check the exact home address using the CCSD zoning lookup.
Register through standard CCSD enrollment for the assigned zoned school.
Out-of-zone options, if offered, follow current district Choice rules and depend on campus capacity.

Before choosing a home

Re-check zoning for the specific street address.
Attendance boundaries and capacity can change.

Out-of-zone placement is not guaranteed. Confirm current rules with CCSD and the school.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the John C. Bass attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
Your family prefers a local school rather than commuting to a magnet hub.
You want to assess culture, logistics, classroom feel, 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 busy or large-elementary environment would be a concern without first visiting the campus.

Fit depends on current zoning, capacity, classroom experience, and program availability. Confirm these points directly with the school.

Students

The NCES 2024–25 snapshot reports an enrollment of about 569 students. Approximate shares were Hispanic 38%, White 20%, Black 14%, Asian 12%, two or more races 11%, Pacific Islander 5%, and American Indian or Alaska Native 1%; smaller groups were also reported.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide.

The guide describes the racial and ethnic mix as fairly stable from year to year, but not as a ranking.

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

Total enrollment was about 569 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.
Do not treat free or reduced-price lunch figures from CEP schools as a precise poverty rate.

Academics

The school follows a standard elementary academic model. Exact schedules and offerings should be confirmed with the campus.

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.
Clubs and grade-level activities may be offered.
Elementary athletics, intramurals, and spirit activities may be available; these are not middle-school NIAA varsity programs.
Families can ask about reading and math support during a school visit.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 10377 Rancho Destino Rd. in southeast Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

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

Compare before you commit

Shirley A. Barber ESA nearby southeast Las Vegas zoned elementary school.
John R. Beatty ESA southeast valley zoned campus.
Selma F. Bartlett ESA Henderson zoned alternative.
Will Beckley ESAn east-central zoned elementary school to compare.

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 academic support is available for students who need help in reading or math?
5.If a home is near an attendance 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 live school site for current schedules, events, and contacts.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official school accountability data.
4.Tour the school if possible and ask about specials, culture, classroom experience, and capacity.