M. J. Christensen Elementary School

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

Traditional zoned elementary school · Grades K–5 · West Las Vegas near Mariner Cove Drive

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

Christensen is a traditional CCSD neighborhood elementary school for grades K–5. Assignment is based on the home address, while any out-of-zone access depends on current School Choice rules and campus capacity.

West Las Vegas on Mariner Cove Drive

Official starting points

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

About Christensen Elementary

Christensen is a neighborhood 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 athletics or intramurals when offered.

Program offerings, schedules and capacity can change. Confirm current details with the school.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

Current leadership information was not provided. Contact the school office for the principal’s name and the latest staff information.

School details

Address: 9001 Mariner Cove Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89117
Phone: (702) 799-4390
Official CCSD site: Christensen Elementary school website(opens in a new tab)

Grades K–5
Zoned neighborhood elementary school
Re-check zoning for every specific home address

How families get in

Christensen is a zoned CCSD elementary school. The assigned school depends on the student’s home address.

Check the exact street address using the CCSD zoning lookup.
Register through standard CCSD enrollment for the assigned zoned school.
Out-of-zone options, if offered, follow current district School Choice rules and available 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 can change. Confirm current requirements on official CCSD pages.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the Christensen attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
Your child would prefer staying local rather than commuting to a magnet campus.
You want to assess school culture, logistics and classroom feel before considering 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 busy or larger elementary-school environment would be a concern without first visiting the campus.

Fit depends on the individual child and current campus conditions. Visit when possible and confirm zoning, capacity and program offerings.

Students

The NCES 2024–25 snapshot reports total enrollment of about 487 students. Enrollment and demographic shares can shift over time.

Diversity index

Not provided

The reported race and ethnicity mix was approximately 45% Hispanic, 22% White, 21% Black, 9% two or more races and 2% Asian, with other groups representing smaller shares. Group counts were not provided.

Gender: Confirm with official data A gender breakdown was not provided.

Total enrollment was about 487 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.

Academics

The school follows a standard elementary academic model. Families should confirm the current schedule and available enrichment directly with the campus.

Core subjects include literacy, math, science and social studies.
PE, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary patterns, but the current schedule should be confirmed.
Clubs and grade-level activities may be offered.
Elementary athletics, intramurals and spirit activities may be available; these are not middle-school NIAA varsity programs.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 9001 Mariner Cove Dr. in west Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Always re-check the attendance zone for a specific address before choosing a home.

Compare before you commit

Herbert A. Derfelt Elementary SchoolA nearby west Las Vegas zoned elementary school.
Pat A. Diskin Elementary SchoolA southwest valley zoned elementary campus.
Kathy L. Batterman Elementary SchoolA southwest Las Vegas zoned option.
Harvey N. Dondero Elementary SchoolA west-central 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, 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 catching up in reading or math?
5.If a home is near an attendance boundary, how often do zoning reviews affect nearby addresses?

What to do next

1.Confirm the home address using the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the school website for current schedules, events and requirements.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official accountability information.
4.Tour the school if possible and ask about specials, culture and capacity.