Roberta C. Cartwright Elementary School

A zoned K–5 elementary school in southeast Las Vegas with a school-wide STEM identity.

Governor Designated STEM School · Traditional CCSD zoned elementary · Grades K–5

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

Cartwright is a traditional CCSD zoned elementary school with a Governor Designated STEM identity. It is not a district magnet school, so neighborhood enrollment is based on the attendance zone. Out-of-zone access, if offered, depends on current School Choice rules and capacity.

Southeast Las Vegas on East Gary Avenue

Official starting points

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

About Cartwright Elementary

Cartwright serves grades K–5 as a neighborhood CCSD elementary school. School materials identify it as a Governor Designated STEM School, with science, technology, engineering and mathematics forming part of the campus identity.

Students receive core elementary instruction in literacy, math, science and social studies, with STEM-flavored learning experiences. Families should ask how that focus appears in current classrooms and differs between primary and upper grades.

AVID branding also appears on school materials. Confirm with the school whether it is active for your child’s grade.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

Leadership and staff assignments may change. Contact the school for the current principal and administrative team.

School details

Address: 1050 E. Gary Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89123
Phone: (702) 799-1350
Official CCSD site: School website(opens in a new tab)

Grades K–5
Traditional zoned CCSD elementary school
Governor Designated STEM campus identity
Programs, staffing and capacity can change. Confirm current details with the school.

How families get in

Cartwright is a zoned neighborhood school, not a district magnet lottery school.

Use the CCSD zoning lookup to confirm the assigned school for an exact home address.
Families in the attendance zone register through standard CCSD enrollment.
Out-of-zone options, if offered, follow current district School Choice rules and campus capacity.
STEM branding does not create a separate magnet application or guaranteed out-of-zone seat.

Before enrolling

Check the exact street address in the CCSD zoning lookup.
Confirm current enrollment steps and required records with CCSD.
Ask the school about current capacity and any out-of-zone availability.

Zoning, capacity and School Choice rules can change. Confirm current information on official CCSD and school pages.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

Families who live in the Cartwright attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
Students interested in science, technology, engineering or math without a separate district magnet application.
Families who prefer a local school with STEM-flavored elementary learning.

Think twice when

Families outside the zone who are relying on open enrollment.
Families specifically seeking a district magnet seat with a specialized application pathway.
Families concerned about crowding or a large-elementary environment without first visiting and checking current enrollment.

Fit depends on the current classroom experience, capacity and program offerings. Visit the school and confirm details for your child’s grade.

Students

The guide reports about 541 students and an NCES 2024–25 race and ethnicity snapshot. Enrollment and group counts can shift from year to year.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

The reported race and ethnicity mix is descriptive and is not a school ranking.

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

Total enrollment was reported as about 541 students.
The reported race and ethnicity mix was approximately 43% Hispanic, 18% White, 13% two or more races, 12% Asian, 11% Black and 4% Pacific Islander.
The demographic snapshot was identified as NCES 2024–25 data and may shift over time.

Academics

Cartwright provides core elementary academics within a school-wide STEM identity. Families should confirm how current programs operate in each grade.

Core instruction includes literacy, math, science and social studies.
School materials describe STEM-flavored learning experiences.
The Governor Designated STEM identity applies school-wide rather than through a district magnet seat.
AVID appears on school materials, but families should confirm whether it is currently active for their child’s grade.
Clubs, activities and intramural or elementary athletics may be available when offered.

Awards and recognition

Governor Designated STEM School
This designation appears on school materials. Ask during a visit how it shapes the current weekly classroom experience.

Location and daily life

The campus is at 1050 E. Gary Ave. in southeast Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Always recheck zoning for a specific address before making a housing decision.

Compare before you commit

Shirley A. Barber Elementary SchoolA nearby southeast Las Vegas zoned elementary school.
John C. Bass Elementary SchoolA southeast valley zoned elementary campus.
Selma F. Bartlett Elementary SchoolA Henderson-area zoned elementary option.
Walter Bracken STEAM AcademyA district STEAM magnet to compare if you specifically want a magnet lottery seat.

Questions to ask on a tour

1.What does the Governor STEM designation look like during a typical week in K–2 and in grades 3–5?
2.Which specials and enrichment options typically have space for incoming students?
3.How are clubs and elementary activities scheduled around the school day?
4.What academic supports are available for students who need help catching up in reading or math?
5.If we live near a boundary, how often do zoning reviews affect Cartwright addresses?

What to do next

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