John R. Hummel Elementary School

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

Traditional CCSD zoned elementary school · Grades K–5 · Core academics, clubs, and activities

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

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

Southeast Las Vegas on Placid Street

Official starting points

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

About Hummel Elementary

Hummel is a neighborhood elementary campus serving grades K–5. School life centers on core elementary academics, grade-level activities, clubs, and activities offered during the year.

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

Specials such as physical education, art, music, and library or media are common CCSD elementary patterns, but families should confirm the current schedule with the school.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

School leadership information was not provided in the guide. Staff assignments may change, so confirm the current principal with the school.

School details

Address: 9800 Placid St., Las Vegas, NV 89183
Phone: (702) 799-6810
Official CCSD site: School website(opens in a new tab)

Grades K–5
Traditional CCSD zoned elementary school
Program offerings and capacity can change. Confirm current details with the school and CCSD.

How families get in

Hummel is a zoned school. A student's home address determines the assigned campus.

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

Before making a housing decision

Re-check zoning for the specific address.
Attendance boundaries, capacity, and Choice rules can change.

Out-of-zone placement is not guaranteed. Confirm current rules and availability on official CCSD pages.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

Families who live in the Hummel attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
Students who prefer staying local rather than commuting to a magnet hub.
Families prioritizing school culture, logistics, and classroom feel, with clubs and activities considered during a tour.

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 and checking current enrollment.

Fit depends on the student and current campus conditions. Visit if possible and confirm zoning, capacity, culture, and program offerings.

Students

The guide reports total enrollment of about 585 students and provides an approximate 2024–25 NCES race and ethnicity snapshot. Enrollment and group counts can shift.

Diversity index

Not provided

The guide describes the mix as fairly stable year to year but not as a ranking. Exact group counts were not provided.

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

Total enrollment was about 585 students.
The reported mix was approximately 38% Hispanic, 15% Black, 13% White, 16% two or more races, 9% Asian, and 9% Pacific Islander, with other groups representing smaller shares.
Do not treat free or reduced-price lunch figures from CEP schools as a precise poverty rate.

Academics

Hummel follows a standard elementary model centered on grade-level core academics.

Core subjects include literacy, math, science, and social studies.
Physical education, art, music, and library or media are common CCSD elementary patterns; confirm the current schedule.
Clubs and elementary activities may be available during the year.
Elementary athletics, intramurals, and spirit activities may be offered. These are not framed as middle-school or NIAA varsity programs.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 9800 Placid St. in southeast Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Check the CCSD zoning lookup for a specific address before making a housing decision.

Compare before you commit

Charles and Phyllis Frias Elementary SchoolA nearby southeast or south valley zoned elementary school.
Roberta C. Cartwright Elementary SchoolA southeast valley zoned Governor STEM campus.
Roger D. Gehring Academy of Science and TechnologyA full STEM magnet to compare if a magnet lottery seat is the priority.
Mark L. Fine Elementary SchoolA south or southeast valley zoned alternative.

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 physical education, 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 supports are 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 with the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the current school website for schedules, programs, and deadlines.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official accountability data.
4.Tour if possible and ask about specials, school culture, enrollment, and capacity.