Ruby S. Thomas Elementary School

A zoned neighborhood elementary school serving grades PK–5 in Paradise.

Home of the Bears · Traditional CCSD zoned elementary school · Replacement campus opened on the same site in 2024

Grades: PK–5
How to get in: Zoned by home address
School day: Confirm the live bell schedule

Ruby Thomas is a traditional CCSD zoned elementary school serving grades PK–5. Assignment is based on home address, while Pre-K placement is handled centrally through CCSD’s Early Childhood Department.

Paradise, near Cherokee Lane in Las Vegas

Official starting points

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

About Ruby Thomas

Ruby Thomas is a neighborhood elementary school with core instruction in literacy, math, science and social studies. The school is not listed as a district elementary magnet.

CCSD opened a replacement building on the same site in 2024. The campus includes outdoor learning spaces and a school garden; ask how those spaces are currently used.

The school’s materials reference Second Step social-emotional learning. Clubs, activities, after-school programming, elementary athletics and intramurals may be offered, but availability can change.

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: 1560 E. Cherokee Ln., Las Vegas, NV 89169
Phone: (702) 799-5550
Official CCSD site: Ruby Thomas school website(opens in a new tab)

The CCSD directory identifies the campus as K–5.
The live bell schedule and staff listings also reference Pre-K and Early Childhood Inclusion classes, so this profile uses PK–5.
Address, phone number and website were reported as matching across the cited school information.

How families get in

Ruby Thomas is assigned by home address. Families should verify the exact address through CCSD zoning before enrolling or making a housing decision.

Use the CCSD zoning lookup to confirm the assigned school for a specific address.
Register through standard CCSD enrollment for the zoned school.
Out-of-zone Open Enrollment, if offered, follows current CCSD Choice rules and depends on campus capacity.
Pre-K is not assigned through kindergarten registration. Families complete the CCSD Pre-K interest form, and the Early Childhood Department handles placement.

Pre-K placement

A seat at the zoned school may be offered when one is available.
Confirm current Pre-K availability and placement procedures with CCSD.

Zoning, capacity and program rules can change. Transportation and out-of-zone placement are not guaranteed.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the Ruby Thomas attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
Your child would benefit from staying local rather than commuting to a magnet campus.
You want to assess culture, logistics and classroom feel before comparing 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 poor fit without first visiting.

Visit the campus and confirm current enrollment, capacity, programs, clubs and classroom conditions.

Students

NCES reported total enrollment of about 682 students for its 2024–25 snapshot. The guide describes the racial and ethnic mix as fairly stable year to year, but not as a ranking.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

The reported shares were approximately 47% Hispanic, 34% Black, 6% White, 6% two or more races and 6% Asian, 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 the school office.

Total enrollment was reported as about 682 students.

Academics

The school follows a standard elementary academic program. Families should confirm the current schedule and which enrichment options run each year.

Core subjects include literacy, math, science and social studies.
PE, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary patterns, but the live schedule should be confirmed.
Second Step social-emotional learning appears on the school’s academics menu.
Staff listings reference primary and intermediate autism, SLD, KIDS and GATE services; confirm current staffing and eligibility.
The school has posted After-School All-Stars registration, but families should verify whether the program is operating this year.
Clubs, elementary activities, athletics, intramurals and spirit activities may be available.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 1560 E. Cherokee Ln. in Paradise.

Families should expect typical elementary-school traffic at arrival and dismissal.

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

The school is named for Ruby Schroeder Thomas, a longtime Las Vegas teacher and principal.

Recent news, in context

CCSD opened a replacement building on the same site in 2024, replacing the school built in 1966.

The newer campus includes outdoor learning spaces and a school garden.

The school has posted registration for After-School All-Stars; confirm whether it is offered during the current year.

Compare before you commit

Robert E. Lake Elementary SchoolA nearby 89169 zoned elementary school.
Dean Petersen Elementary SchoolA nearby 89169 zoned campus.
Lewis E. Rowe Elementary SchoolA nearby zoned elementary school in Paradise.
Walter Bracken STEAM AcademyA nearby full STEAM magnet to compare if you want a magnet lottery option.

Questions to ask on a tour

1.What does a typical day look like for a new Pre-K or kindergarten student 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 when a student needs help catching up in reading or math?
5.If an address is near the boundary, how often do zoning reviews affect assignment?
6.How are the outdoor learning spaces and school garden used?
7.Which after-school programs and special education services are currently staffed?

What to do next

1.Confirm the home address through the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the live school website for current calendars, bell times and program information.
3.Use the Nevada Report Card for official accountability data.
4.Tour the campus if possible and ask about specials, culture, enrollment and capacity.
5.Contact CCSD Early Childhood for current Pre-K placement information.