Marion Cahlan Elementary School

A neighborhood CCSD elementary school serving grades K–5 in North Las Vegas.

Traditional zoned elementary school · Grades K–5 · North Las Vegas

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

Marion Cahlan Elementary is a traditional CCSD school assigned by home address. It offers core elementary academics, with clubs, activities and elementary intramurals available when offered.

North Las Vegas campus on Ft. Sumter Drive

Official starting points

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

About Cahlan Elementary

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

School life centers on literacy, math, science and social studies. PE, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary offerings, but families should confirm the current schedule.

Clubs, grade-level activities, spirit events and elementary athletics or intramurals may be offered. Availability can change.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

The guide does not identify the current principal. School staff may change, so confirm current leadership directly with the school.

School details

Address: 2801 Ft. Sumter Dr., N. Las Vegas, NV 89030
Phone: (702) 799-7103
Official CCSD site: School website(opens in a new tab)

Grades K–5
Traditional CCSD zoned elementary school
School hours and office hours should be confirmed with the school.

How families get in

Cahlan is a zoned school. Assignment is based on the student’s home address.

Check the exact home address using the CCSD zoning lookup.
Register through standard CCSD enrollment for the assigned school.
Out-of-zone enrollment, if offered, follows current district Choice rules.

Before choosing a home

Confirm the address at the CCSD zoning lookup.
A nearby address may be assigned to a different school.

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

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

Families who live in the Cahlan attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
Students who prefer attending a local school rather than commuting to a magnet campus.
Families prioritizing school culture, daily logistics and classroom feel.

Think twice when

Families outside the attendance zone who are relying on open enrollment.
Families seeking a district STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet pathway.
Families concerned about crowding or a large-elementary environment without first visiting.

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

Students

The NCES 2024–25 snapshot reports about 479 students. The reported race and ethnicity mix was approximately 80% Hispanic, 11% Black, 5% White and 3% two or more races, with other groups representing smaller shares.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

The guide describes the race and ethnicity mix as fairly stable from year to year, but it should not be treated as a ranking.

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

Total enrollment was about 479 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.
Enrollment counts can shift from year to year.

Academics

Cahlan follows a standard elementary academic model rather than a district magnet theme.

Core subjects include literacy, math, science and social studies.
PE, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary patterns; confirm the current schedule.
Academic support for reading or math should be discussed with the school.
Clubs, enrichment and elementary activities depend on current staffing and availability.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 2801 Ft. Sumter Dr. in North Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Always re-check zoning for a specific address before making a housing decision.

Compare before you commit

Lois Craig Elementary SchoolA nearby North Las Vegas zoned elementary school.
Steve and Linda Cozine Elementary SchoolAnother zoned elementary campus in North Las Vegas.
Lee Antonello Elementary SchoolA zoned option near Tropical Parkway in North Las Vegas.
Ruby Duncan Elementary SchoolAnother North Las Vegas zoned elementary option.

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, such as 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 in reading or math?
5.If we live near a boundary, how could a zoning review affect our address?
6.What are the current arrival, dismissal and transportation procedures?

What to do next

1.Confirm the home address using the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the current school website for schedules, activities and school contacts.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official accountability data.
4.Visit the campus if possible and ask about culture, specials, staffing and capacity.