John F. Mendoza Elementary School

A neighborhood CCSD elementary school serving grades PK–5 in southeast Las Vegas.

Traditional zoned elementary school · Grades PK–5 · Sloan Lane area

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

Mendoza is a traditional CCSD school assigned by home address. It offers core elementary academics, with clubs, activities, specials and intramurals available when offered.

SE Las Vegas on Sloan Lane

Official starting points

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

About Mendoza Elementary

Mendoza is a neighborhood elementary school serving grades PK–5. The CCSD directory lists K–5, while current grade-level pages include Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade. Families should confirm Pre-K availability directly with the school.

The school is not listed as a district elementary magnet. Its focus is standard elementary education rather than a STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet theme.

Clubs, activities, specials and elementary intramurals may be offered. Current schedules and offerings should be confirmed with the school.

Principal

Confirm with the school office

School leadership information was not provided in the guide and may change. Contact the school office for the current principal’s name.

School details

Address: 2000 S. Sloan Ln., Las Vegas, NV 89142
Phone: (702) 799-8680
Official CCSD site: Official school website(opens in a new tab)

Grades PK–5; confirm current Pre-K availability.
Zoning, capacity and program offerings can change.
Expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

How families get in

Mendoza is a zoned CCSD elementary 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 school.
Out-of-zone access, if offered, follows current district Choice rules and depends on campus capacity.

Before enrolling

Recheck zoning for the exact address.
Confirm Pre-K availability with the school.
Do not assume an out-of-zone seat will be available.

Attendance boundaries, Choice rules and campus capacity can change. Confirm current requirements on official CCSD and school pages.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

Families who live in the Mendoza 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 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 the campus.

Zoning, enrollment capacity, staffing and activity offerings can change. Verify current conditions directly with the school and CCSD.

Students

The guide reports about 648 students using an NCES 2024–25 snapshot. Enrollment and group counts can shift.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

The reported mix is approximately 78% Hispanic, 10% Black, 6% White and 3% two or more races, with other groups representing smaller shares. These percentages are not a ranking.

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

Total enrollment was reported as about 648 students.

Academics

Mendoza follows a standard elementary academic program. Families should confirm the current classroom schedule and available supports.

Core subjects include literacy, math, science and social studies.
PE, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary specials, but the live Mendoza schedule should be confirmed.
Families can ask about reading and math support for students who need help catching up.
Clubs, grade-level activities and elementary intramurals may be available when offered.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 2000 S. Sloan Ln. in southeast Las Vegas.

Families should plan for typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Always check the exact address in the CCSD zoning lookup before making a housing or enrollment decision.

Compare before you commit

Earl N. Jenkins Elementary SchoolA nearby east or southeast Las Vegas zoned elementary school.
Daniel Goldfarb Elementary SchoolAn east Las Vegas zoned elementary campus.
Roger D. Gehring Academy of Science and TechnologyA full STEM magnet to compare if a magnet lottery seat is the goal.
Walter Bracken STEAM AcademyA full STEAM magnet alternative.

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.How are clubs and elementary activities scheduled around the school day?
4.What 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 in this area?

What to do next

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