John S. Park Elementary School

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

Central Las Vegas neighborhood campus · Grades K–5 · Pre-K placement managed through CCSD

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

John S. Park is a traditional CCSD neighborhood elementary school. Admission is based on the home attendance zone, while any out-of-zone access depends on current School Choice rules and campus capacity. Pre-K placement is handled separately by CCSD.

Central Las Vegas / John S. Park neighborhood on Franklin Avenue

Official starting points

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

About John S. Park

John S. Park is a neighborhood CCSD elementary school serving grades K–5. The school also offers Pre-K through CCSD, subject to centralized placement and seat availability.

School life centers on core elementary academics, grade-level activities, clubs and elementary athletics or intramurals when offered.

School materials describe PANTHERS expectations around being prepared, ambitious, leaders, problem-solvers, honest, communicators, respectful and scholars.

This campus is not listed as a district STEM, IB, arts or STEAM elementary magnet.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

The guide does not identify the current principal. Contact the school office to confirm current leadership.

School details

Address: 931 Franklin Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89104
Phone: (702) 799-7904
Official CCSD site: Official school website(opens in a new tab)

Grades K–5
Pre-K also offered through CCSD
Zoned neighborhood school

How families get in

John S. Park is a zoned school. Families should confirm that their exact home address is assigned to the campus before enrolling.

Look up the exact street address using the CCSD zoning tool.
Register through standard CCSD enrollment for the zoned school.
Out-of-zone options, if offered, follow current district School Choice rules and depend on capacity.
Pre-K is not assigned through kindergarten registration. Families complete the CCSD Pre-K interest form, and the Early Childhood Department manages placement.

Pre-K placement

CCSD manages Pre-K placement centrally.
A seat at the zoned school may be offered when one is available.
Confirm current availability directly with CCSD and the school.

Zoning, capacity and program offerings can change. Re-check the assigned school for a specific address and confirm current rules before making a decision.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the John S. Park attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
Your student prefers staying local rather than commuting to a magnet campus.
You want to assess school culture, logistics and classroom feel before considering 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.
Crowding or a large-elementary-school environment would be a concern without first visiting the campus.

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

Students

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

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

The guide reports approximate shares but does not provide exact student counts by race or ethnicity.

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

Total enrollment was about 551 students in the cited NCES snapshot.

Academics

The school follows a standard elementary academic model. Families should confirm the current schedule and available supports with the school.

Core subjects include literacy, math, science and social studies.
PE, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary patterns, but the live schedule should be confirmed.
Grade-level activities, clubs and enrichment may be offered.
Elementary athletics, intramurals and spirit activities may be available.
Ask about current reading and math supports for students who need additional help.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 931 Franklin Ave. in the John S. Park area of central Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Always re-check zoning for a specific address before closing on a home.

Compare before you commit

Crestwood Elementary SchoolA nearby central Las Vegas zoned elementary school.
Halle Hewetson Elementary SchoolA nearby downtown-east zoned elementary campus.
Walter Bracken STEAM AcademyA nearby full STEAM magnet option for families seeking a magnet lottery seat.
Sandy Searles Miller Academy for International StudiesA full IB 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 academic supports are 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 official CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the official school website for current calendars, 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, Pre-K availability and capacity.