Marshall C. Darnell Elementary School

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

Grades K–5 · Zoned by home address · Near Tropical Parkway

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

Darnell is a traditional CCSD neighborhood elementary school for grades K–5. Students are assigned by attendance zone, while any out-of-zone access depends on current School Choice rules and campus capacity.

Northwest Las Vegas near Tropical Parkway.

Official starting points

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

About Darnell Elementary

Marshall C. Darnell Elementary School is a neighborhood CCSD campus serving grades K–5. It is not listed as a district elementary magnet school.

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, intramurals and spirit activities may be available. Offerings can change from year to year.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

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

School details

Address: 9480 W. Tropical Pkwy., Las Vegas, NV 89149
Phone: (702) 799-6630
Official CCSD site: School website(opens in a new tab)

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

How families get in

Darnell is a zoned 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 enrollment, if offered, follows current district School Choice rules and campus capacity.

Before choosing a home

Confirm the address at the CCSD zoning lookup.
Attendance boundaries can change.
Out-of-zone placement is not guaranteed.

Zoning, capacity and enrollment rules change. Confirm current information with CCSD and the school.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the Darnell attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
Your family prefers a local school rather than commuting to a magnet campus.
You want to compare school culture, daily logistics, classroom feel and current 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 or possible crowding would be a concern.

Visit the campus and ask about current enrollment, capacity, classroom experience and activity offerings before deciding.

Students

NCES reported total enrollment of about 632 students for the 2024–25 snapshot. Enrollment and group shares can shift.

Diversity index

Not provided

The reported mix was approximately 35% Hispanic, 28% White, 18% Black, 11% two or more races, 5% Asian and 2% Pacific Islander, with other groups representing smaller shares.

Gender: Not provided Confirm current student demographics through the Nevada Report Card.

Total enrollment was about 632 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.

Academics

Darnell 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.
Ask what reading and math support is available for students who need additional help.
Clubs, enrichment, intramurals and other activities depend on current staffing and availability.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 9480 W. Tropical Pkwy. in northwest Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

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

Compare before you commit

Kenneth Divich Elementary SchoolA nearby northwest Las Vegas zoned elementary school.
Dean LaMar Allen Elementary SchoolA northwest valley zoned campus.
Berkeley L. Bunker Elementary SchoolAnother zoned option in northwest Las Vegas.
Henry and Evelyn Bozarth 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 school website for current calendars, schedules and announcements.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official accountability information.
4.Tour the campus if possible and ask about specials, school culture, enrollment and capacity.