Patricia A. Bendorf Elementary School

A zoned K–5 neighborhood elementary school in southwest Las Vegas.

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

Patricia A. Bendorf Elementary is a traditional CCSD school serving students in grades K–5. Admission is based on the home attendance zone, with any out-of-zone access subject to current School Choice rules and campus capacity.

Southwest Las Vegas on Kevin Way

Official starting points

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

About Bendorf Elementary

Bendorf is a neighborhood elementary school serving grades K–5. It is a traditional zoned CCSD campus and is not listed as a district elementary magnet.

School life centers on core elementary academics and grade-level activities. Clubs, spirit activities, athletics and intramurals may be available, but offerings can change.

Families should confirm the current schedule for specials such as physical education, art, music and library or media.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

Confirm the current principal and leadership team directly with the school. Staff assignments may change.

School details

Address: 3550 S. Kevin Way, Las Vegas, NV 89147
Phone: (702) 799-4440
Official CCSD site: Visit the school website(opens in a new tab)

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

How families get in

Bendorf is a zoned neighborhood school. A student's home address determines the assigned campus.

Check the exact home address using 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.
School Choice access depends on campus capacity and is not guaranteed.

Before choosing a home

Re-check zoning for the specific street address.
Attendance boundaries and capacity can change.

Bendorf is not listed as a district elementary magnet. Families seeking a STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet pathway should review the current CCSD magnet catalog.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the Bendorf attendance zone or plan to move into it.
You want a neighborhood elementary school rather than a commute to a magnet hub.
You plan to evaluate 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 large-elementary-school environment would be a concern without first visiting.

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

Students

The NCES 2024–25 snapshot reported about 487 students. Enrollment and demographic counts can shift from year to year.

Diversity index

Not provided

The reported mix was approximately 32% Hispanic, 27% Black, 15% White, 11% two or more races, 11% Asian and 4% Pacific Islander, with other groups representing smaller shares. The guide did not provide race-group student counts.

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

Total enrollment was about 487 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

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

Core subjects include literacy, mathematics, science and social studies.
Physical education, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary patterns, but the live schedule should be confirmed.
Grade-level activities may be offered.
Clubs, elementary athletics, intramurals and spirit activities depend on current availability.
Activities use an elementary format rather than middle-school NIAA varsity framing.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 3550 S. Kevin Way in southwest Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Always verify the attendance zone for a specific address before choosing a home.

Compare before you commit

Kathy L. Batterman Elementary SchoolA nearby southwest Las Vegas zoned elementary school.
Sandra B. Abston Elementary SchoolA southwest valley Governor STEM and STEAM zoned campus.
Roger M. Bryan Elementary SchoolAnother southwest valley zoned option.
Shelley Berkley Elementary SchoolAnother southwest Las Vegas zoned campus.

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 physical education, art, music and library or media, are offered this year?
3.Which enrichment options are expected to continue throughout the year?
4.How are clubs and elementary activities scheduled around the school day?
5.What support is available for students who need help catching up in reading or mathematics?
6.If a home is near a boundary, how often do zoning reviews affect addresses in this area?
7.What are the current arrival, dismissal and parking procedures?

What to do next

1.Confirm the home address through the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the live school website for current schedules, programs and deadlines.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official accountability information.
4.Tour the campus if possible and ask about school culture, specials and capacity.
5.Confirm any out-of-zone option through the current CCSD School Choice process.