John Tartan Elementary School

A neighborhood PK–5 elementary school serving its North Las Vegas attendance zone.

Traditional CCSD zoned elementary school · Leader in Me and a house system appear on the school site · Clubs and elementary activities vary by year

Grades: PK–5
How to get in: Zoned by home address
School day: K–5 day; AM/PM Pre-K sessions

John Tartan Elementary is a traditional CCSD neighborhood school for grades PK–5. Admission is based on the home attendance zone, while Pre-K placement is handled centrally by CCSD and depends on seat availability.

North Las Vegas campus on East Tropical Parkway.

Official starting points

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

What this school is

Tartan is a neighborhood elementary school with core instruction in literacy, math, science and social studies. Common elementary specials may include PE, art, music and library or media, but families should confirm the current schedule.

The school site includes Leader in Me materials and pages for houses such as Altruismo and Amistad. Ask how these ideas appear in daily classroom life at different grade levels.

The site lists clubs such as basketball, cheer, flag football and gardening. GATE and KIDS classrooms also appear on staff listings. Offerings and staff can change, so confirm what is active this year.

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

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

School leadership and staff assignments may change. Contact the school for the current principal and administrative team.

School details

Address: 3030 E. Tropical Pkwy., N. Las Vegas, NV 89081
Phone: (702) 799-4701
Official CCSD site: Official school website(opens in a new tab)

The CCSD directory lists the school as K–5.
The live bell schedule and staff listings also show Early Childhood and Pre-K, so this profile uses PK–5.
Confirm Pre-K availability and the current bell schedule directly with the school.

How families get in

Tartan is a zoned CCSD elementary school. Families should verify the exact home address before enrolling or making a housing decision.

Check the address through the official CCSD zoning lookup.
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.
Tartan is not listed among district elementary magnet schools.

Pre-K placement

Pre-K is not assigned through kindergarten registration.
Families complete the CCSD Pre-K interest form.
CCSD's Early Childhood Department handles placement and may offer a seat at the zoned school when one is available.

Zoning, capacity and enrollment rules can change. Confirm current requirements on official CCSD and school pages.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the Tartan attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
Your child would benefit from staying local rather than commuting to a magnet campus.
You want to assess school culture, logistics and classroom feel before weighing clubs and activities.

Think twice when

You live outside the zone and are relying on open enrollment.
You specifically want a district magnet pathway.
A large-elementary-school environment or possible crowding would not suit your family.

Leader in Me is part of the school's stated identity, but it is not a district magnet seat. Visit the campus and confirm current capacity, programs and activities.

Students

NCES reported total enrollment of about 498 students for its 2024–25 snapshot. Enrollment and group counts can shift.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

The NCES snapshot reports approximately 44% Hispanic, 34% Black, 9% two or more races, 8% White, 3% Asian and 2% Pacific Islander, with other groups representing smaller shares. Exact race-group student counts were not provided.

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

Total enrollment was about 498 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.

Academics

The school follows a standard elementary academic model. Families should confirm current schedules, staffing and support services.

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.
Ask how Leader in Me habits and leadership language differ between early childhood and upper-elementary grades.
GATE and KIDS classrooms appear on staff listings; confirm their current structure and availability.
Ask what reading and math support is available for students who need additional help.

Awards and recognition

Purple Star School designation
The guide identifies Tartan on Nevada's 2026 Purple Star list for support of military-connected students. The school's military-families page still says it is applying, so families should confirm the current designation.

Location and daily life

The campus is at 3030 E. Tropical Pkwy. in North Las Vegas.

Expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Recheck zoning for the exact home address, especially near an attendance boundary.

Pre-K placement is managed centrally by CCSD and a seat at this campus is not guaranteed.

Compare before you commit

D. L. “Dusty” Dickens Elementary SchoolA nearby North Las Vegas zoned elementary school in the 89081 area.
Jesse D. Scott Elementary SchoolA nearby zoned elementary campus in the 89081 area.
Theron H. and Naomi D. Goynes Elementary SchoolAnother North Las Vegas zoned elementary campus.
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 does Leader in Me look like during a typical week at each grade level?
4.What reading and math support is available for students who need to catch up?
5.Which clubs, intramurals and spirit activities are active this year?
6.If our home is near a boundary, how often do zoning reviews affect addresses here?
7.What is the current process and availability for Pre-K placement?

What to do next

1.Confirm the home address through the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the live school website for current schedules, programs and deadlines.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official accountability information.
4.Tour the campus if possible and ask about Leader in Me, specials, staffing and capacity.
5.Use the official CCSD Choice pages if considering out-of-zone enrollment.