Kenneth Divich Elementary School

A zoned K–5 neighborhood elementary school in northwest Las Vegas.

Grades K–5 · Zoned by home address · Donald Nelson Avenue campus

Grades: K–5
How to get in: Zoned by home address
School day: Confirm current hours

Kenneth Divich Elementary is a traditional CCSD neighborhood school serving grades K–5. Admission is based on the home attendance zone, with any out-of-zone access subject to current School Choice rules and campus capacity.

Northwest Las Vegas on Donald Nelson Avenue

Official starting points

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

About Divich Elementary

Divich is a neighborhood elementary school serving grades K–5. It is not listed as a district elementary magnet campus.

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

Programs and activity schedules can change. Confirm current offerings directly with the school.

Principal

Confirm with the school office

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

School details

Address: 9851 Donald Nelson Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89149
Phone: (702) 799-4585
Official CCSD site: School website(opens in a new tab)

Grades K–5
Traditional zoned CCSD elementary school
Confirm current hours and programs with the school office

How families get in

Divich is a zoned elementary school. Assignment is based on the home address.

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 Choice rules and campus capacity.

Before making a housing decision

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

Divich is not listed among district elementary magnets. Families seeking a magnet theme should review the current CCSD magnet catalog.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the Divich attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
Your child would prefer staying local rather than commuting to a magnet hub.
You want to assess culture, logistics and classroom feel before comparing 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.
A large-elementary-school environment would not suit your family.

Zoning, capacity and program offerings can change. Confirm current details with CCSD and the school.

Students

The NCES 2024–25 snapshot reports total enrollment of about 1,171 students. The reported race and ethnicity shares are approximate and are not a ranking.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

Reported shares were approximately 40% White, 28% Hispanic, 15% two or more races, 11% Black and 6% Asian, with other groups representing smaller shares.

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

Total enrollment was reported as about 1,171 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.

Academics

Divich follows a traditional elementary model centered on core academic subjects.

Core subjects include literacy, math, science and social studies.
PE, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary patterns, but families should confirm the current schedule.
Grade-level activities, clubs and enrichment may be offered.
Elementary athletics, intramurals and spirit activities may be available; this is not a middle-school NIAA varsity model.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 9851 Donald Nelson Ave. in northwest Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Always verify the attendance zone for a specific home address.

Compare before you commit

Marshall C. Darnell Elementary SchoolA nearby northwest Las Vegas zoned elementary school.
Dean LaMar Allen Elementary SchoolA northwest valley zoned campus.
Henry and Evelyn Bozarth Elementary SchoolA northwest Las Vegas zoned option.
Berkeley L. Bunker Elementary SchoolA northwest 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 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 when a student needs help catching up 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 with the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the live school website for current schedules and deadlines.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official accountability data.
4.Tour the campus if possible and ask about specials, school culture and capacity.