Manuel J. Cortez Elementary School

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

Grades K–5 · Zoned by home address · NE Las Vegas on Tonopah Avenue

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

Manuel J. Cortez Elementary School 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.

4245 E. Tonopah Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89115

Official starting points

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

About Cortez Elementary

Cortez is a neighborhood elementary campus serving grades K–5. School life centers on core elementary academics, grade-level activities, clubs and other activities when offered.

The school is not listed as a district STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet campus. Families seeking a themed magnet pathway should compare the current elementary magnet options.

Elementary athletics, intramurals and spirit activities may be available. Offerings and schedules can change, so confirm them directly with the school.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

The guide does not identify the current principal. School leadership and staff assignments may change.

School details

Address: 4245 E. Tonopah Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89115
Phone: (702) 799-2180
Official CCSD site: Cortez Elementary website(opens in a new tab)

Grades K–5
Traditional CCSD zoned elementary school
Programs, staffing and capacity may change

How families get in

Cortez is a zoned elementary school. Assignment is based on the attendance zone for the student's home address.

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

Before making a housing decision

Re-check zoning for the exact street address.
Attendance boundaries and capacity can change.

Out-of-zone access is not guaranteed. Confirm current rules with CCSD and the school.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

Families who live in the Cortez attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
Students who prefer staying local rather than commuting to a magnet campus.
Families who want to assess culture, logistics, classroom feel, clubs and activities during a visit.

Think twice when

Families outside the zone who are relying on open enrollment.
Families specifically seeking a district STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet pathway.
Families concerned about large-elementary energy without first visiting and checking current enrollment and capacity.

Fit depends on the individual student and current campus conditions. Visit the school and confirm programs, capacity and zoning.

Students

The guide reports total enrollment of about 660 students and an approximate 2024–25 race and ethnicity mix. Counts and shares can shift from year to year.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

The reported mix was approximately 67% Hispanic, 25% Black, 3% White and 3% two or more races, with other groups at smaller shares. Exact group counts were not provided.

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

Total enrollment was reported as about 660 students.
The enrollment figure is approximate and may change.

Academics

Cortez follows a standard elementary academic model. Current schedules, supports and enrichment should be confirmed 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 Cortez schedule was not provided.
Ask about current reading and math supports for students who need extra help.
Clubs, grade-level activities, intramurals and spirit activities may be offered.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is in northeast Las Vegas on Tonopah Avenue.

The street address is 4245 E. Tonopah Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89115.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Check zoning for a specific address before making a housing decision.

Compare before you commit

Clyde C. Cox Elementary SchoolA nearby northeast Las Vegas zoned elementary school.
Ruben P. Diaz Elementary SchoolAn east valley zoned elementary campus.
Ira J. Earl Elementary SchoolAn east Las Vegas zoned option.
Kirk L. Adams Elementary SchoolAn east Las Vegas 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 academic supports are available for students who need help in reading or math?
5.If our home is near a boundary, how might zoning reviews affect the address?

What to do next

1.Confirm the exact home address with the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the current Cortez Elementary website for school information and deadlines.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official accountability data.
4.Tour the campus if possible and ask about specials, school culture, activities and capacity.