Judy and John L. Goolsby Elementary School

A zoned PK–5 elementary school with a Governor’s Established STEM School identity.

Grades PK–5 · Zoned neighborhood school · Governor’s Established STEM School

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

Goolsby is a traditional CCSD zoned elementary school with a school-wide STEM identity. It is not currently listed as a district magnet school, so in-zone families use standard enrollment rather than a magnet lottery.

West Las Vegas on West Desert Inn Road

Official starting points

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

About Goolsby Elementary

Goolsby serves grades PK–5 as a traditional CCSD neighborhood elementary school. Its campus identity emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Core academics include literacy, math, science, and social studies, with STEM-flavored learning experiences. Families should ask during a visit how that identity appears in classrooms.

The school is not currently listed as a CCSD district magnet. Clubs, activities, intramurals, and elementary athletics may be available when offered.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

Current school leadership was not identified in the available information. Staff assignments may change, so confirm the principal’s name with the school.

School details

Address: 11175 W. Desert Inn Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89135
Phone: (702) 799-2520
Official CCSD site: Goolsby Elementary school website(opens in a new tab)

Grades PK–5
Traditional CCSD zoned elementary school
Governor’s Established STEM School
School hours and transportation details should be confirmed with the school office.

How families get in

Goolsby is a zoned neighborhood school, not a district magnet lottery school.

Use the CCSD zoning lookup to check a specific home address.
Families living in the attendance zone register through standard CCSD enrollment.
Out-of-zone access, if offered, follows current School Choice rules and depends on campus capacity.

Check your address

Attendance boundaries can change.
Verify the exact street address through the official CCSD zoning lookup before enrolling or choosing a home.

A school-wide STEM identity does not create a district magnet seat. Out-of-zone placement is not guaranteed.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the Goolsby attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
Your child is interested in science, technology, engineering, or math without needing a separate magnet application.
You prefer a local campus with STEM-flavored elementary learning.

Think twice when

You live outside the zone and are relying on open enrollment.
You specifically want a district magnet seat with a specialized application pathway.
A busy or large elementary campus would be a concern for your family.

Visit the campus and confirm current zoning, capacity, classroom practices, activities, and School Choice availability.

Students

The NCES 2024–25 snapshot reported about 707 students. The race and ethnicity percentages were described as fairly stable year to year, but they are not a ranking.

Diversity index

Not provided

Reported shares were approximately 47% White, 18% Hispanic, 17% Asian, 12% two or more races, and 4% Black, with smaller shares for other groups. Student counts by group were not provided.

Gender: Not provided Confirm current student information through official school or Nevada reporting sources.

Total enrollment was about 707 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.
Enrollment and demographic counts can shift from year to year.

Academics

Goolsby combines core elementary subjects with a Governor’s Established STEM School identity.

Core subjects include literacy, math, science, and social studies.
STEM-flavored learning experiences may connect science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Ask how STEM instruction differs between grades K–2 and grades 3–5.
Ask which specials, enrichment opportunities, clubs, and activities are currently available.
Use the Nevada Report Card for official accountability information.

Awards and recognition

Governor’s Established STEM School
The school carries this Nevada STEM designation as part of its campus identity. Families should confirm how it appears in the current classroom program.

Location and daily life

The campus is at 11175 W. Desert Inn Rd. in west Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Re-check the attendance zone for a specific address before choosing a home.

Compare before you commit

Linda Rankin Givens Elementary SchoolA nearby west Las Vegas zoned elementary school.
Kathy L. Batterman Elementary SchoolA west valley zoned campus.
Roger M. Bryan Elementary SchoolAnother west Las Vegas zoned option.
Walter Bracken STEAM AcademyA district STEAM magnet to compare if your family specifically wants a magnet lottery seat.

Questions to ask on a tour

1.What does the Governor’s Established STEM designation look like in a typical week for grades K–2 and grades 3–5?
2.Which specials and enrichment options typically have space for incoming students?
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 Goolsby addresses?

What to do next

1.Confirm your home address with the official CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the school website for current schedules, activities, and deadlines.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official school data.
4.Tour the campus if possible and ask about STEM instruction, specials, school culture, and capacity.
5.Check current CCSD School Choice rules if you live outside the attendance zone.