Ollie Detwiler Elementary School

A zoned neighborhood elementary school serving grades K–5 in central and west Las Vegas.

Traditional CCSD zoned elementary school · Grades K–5 · Core academics, clubs, and activities

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

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

Central and west Las Vegas on Ferrell Street

Official starting points

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

About Detwiler Elementary

Detwiler is a neighborhood CCSD campus for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. It is not listed as a district elementary magnet school.

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

Clubs, elementary activities, intramurals, and spirit activities 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: 1960 Ferrell St., Las Vegas, NV 89106
Phone: (702) 799-1830
Official CCSD site: Official school website(opens in a new tab)

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

How families get in

Detwiler 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 zoned school.
Out-of-zone access, if offered, follows current district Choice rules and depends on campus capacity.

Before making a housing decision

Confirm zoning for the exact street address.
Attendance boundaries and capacity can change.

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

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the Detwiler 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, 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 large-elementary environment would be a concern without first visiting the campus.

Fit depends on the current attendance zone, capacity, classroom experience, and live program offerings.

Students

The guide reports total enrollment of about 604 students using an NCES 2024–25 snapshot. Enrollment and group counts can shift.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

The reported mix was approximately 50% Hispanic, 37% Black, 6% two or more races, 4% White, and 2% Asian, with other groups at smaller shares. Exact group counts were not provided.

Gender: Not provided in the guide Confirm current student demographics through official school data.

Total enrollment was reported as about 604 students.

Academics

Detwiler follows a traditional elementary model focused on core grade-level academics.

Core subjects include literacy, math, science, and social studies.
PE, art, music, and library or media are common elementary patterns, but the current schedule should be confirmed.
Academic support for reading or math should be discussed with the school.
Clubs, enrichment, elementary activities, and intramurals may vary by year.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 1960 Ferrell St. in central and west Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Re-check the attendance zone for a specific address before making a housing decision.

Compare before you commit

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Rex Bell Elementary SchoolWest Las Vegas zoned option.
Crestwood Elementary SchoolCentral and 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 support is available for students who need help catching up in reading or math?
5.If a home is near an attendance boundary, how often do zoning reviews affect addresses here?

What to do next

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