Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School

A zoned neighborhood elementary school serving grades PK–5 in east and northeast Las Vegas.

Traditional CCSD zoned elementary school · Grades PK–5 · Betty Lane campus

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

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is a traditional CCSD neighborhood school for grades PK–5. Admission is based on a home address within the attendance zone, while any out-of-zone access depends on current Choice rules and campus capacity.

East and northeast Las Vegas on Betty Lane

Official starting points

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

About MLK Jr. Elementary

MLK Jr. Elementary is a neighborhood campus serving grades PK–5. It is not listed as a district elementary magnet.

The school centers on core elementary academics. Clubs, activities, intramurals and spirit activities may be available, but offerings can change.

PE, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary patterns. Confirm the current specials schedule directly with the school.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

Leadership assignments can change. Contact the school or check its current website for the principal’s name.

School details

Address: 2260 Betty Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89156
Phone: (702) 799-7390
Official CCSD site: School website(opens in a new tab)

Grades PK–5
Zoned neighborhood elementary school
The CCSD directory abbreviates the street as Betty Ln.

How families get in

Students attend based on their home address and the current CCSD attendance boundary.

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 district Choice rules and depends on campus capacity.

Before making a housing decision

Recheck the attendance zone for the specific address.
Zoning, capacity and Choice rules can change.

An address near the school does not by itself confirm assignment. Use the official CCSD zoning lookup.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the MLK Jr. attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
Your family prefers a local school rather than commuting to a magnet campus.
You plan to compare school culture, logistics, classroom feel, clubs and activities during a visit.

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 busy or larger elementary-school environment would not suit your family without first visiting.

Program offerings, capacity and zoning can change. Confirm current conditions with the school and CCSD.

Students

The NCES 2024–25 snapshot reports total enrollment of about 349 students. The reported race and ethnicity percentages are approximate and should not be treated as a ranking.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

The snapshot reports approximately 74% Hispanic, 13% Black, 7% White and 6% two or more races, with other groups representing smaller shares. Exact student counts by group were not provided.

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

Total enrollment was reported as about 349 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.
Free or reduced-price lunch figures at CEP schools should not be treated as a precise poverty rate.

Academics

The school follows a traditional elementary model with core grade-level academics.

Core subjects include literacy, math, science and social studies.
PE, art, music and library or media may be part of the specials schedule; confirm current offerings.
Clubs, grade-level activities, intramurals and spirit activities may be offered.
Ask about current reading and math supports for students who need additional help.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 2260 Betty Lane in east and northeast Las Vegas.

Expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Check the exact attendance zone before committing to a home.

Compare before you commit

Helen Herr Elementary SchoolA nearby east Las Vegas zoned elementary school.
Liliam Lujan Hickey Elementary SchoolAn east and northeast Las Vegas zoned campus.
Clyde C. Cox Elementary SchoolAnother zoned elementary option in northeast Las Vegas.
Lomie G. Heard Elementary SchoolA nearby full STEM and technology magnet to compare if your family wants a magnet lottery seat.

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 reading and math supports are available for students who need to catch up?
5.If an address is near a boundary, how often do zoning reviews affect the area?

What to do next

1.Confirm your address with the official CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the current school website for schedules, programs and deadlines.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official school data.
4.Tour if possible and ask about specials, school culture, activities and capacity.