Sandra B. Abston Elementary School

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

Grades K–5 · Governor Designated STEM / STEAM identity · Zoned school, not a district magnet

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

Abston is a traditional CCSD zoned elementary school with a Governor Designated STEM / STEAM campus identity. It is not a district magnet lottery school, so neighborhood enrollment is based on the attendance zone.

Southwest Las Vegas on West Tompkins Avenue

Official starting points

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

What this school is

Abston serves grades K–5 as a neighborhood elementary school. Its school materials describe a school-wide focus on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

Core academics include literacy, math, science, and social studies, with STEAM-flavored learning experiences. Families should ask during a visit how this identity appears in current classrooms.

Abston is not currently listed as a CCSD district magnet school. Clubs, activities, intramurals, and elementary athletics may be available when offered.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

The guide does not identify the current principal. School leadership and staff assignments may change, so confirm current information with the school.

School details

Address: 9950 W. Tompkins Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89147
Phone: (702) 799-2570
Official CCSD site: School website(opens in a new tab)

Grades K–5
Southwest Las Vegas
Zoned CCSD elementary school
Governor Designated STEM / STEAM campus identity

How families get in

Abston is a zoned neighborhood school rather than a district magnet lottery school.

Check the exact home address with the CCSD zoning lookup.
Families in the attendance zone register through standard CCSD enrollment.
Out-of-zone options, if offered, follow current School Choice rules and depend on campus capacity.

Before enrolling

Confirm the attendance zone for your exact address.
Do not assume that the STEM / STEAM identity creates a magnet application pathway.
Out-of-zone placement is not guaranteed.

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

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the Abston attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school with a STEM / STEAM identity.
Your child is interested in science, technology, engineering, arts, or math without needing a separate magnet application.
You prefer a local zoned school rather than commuting to a magnet campus.

Think twice when

Your address is outside the zone and you are relying on open enrollment.
You specifically want a district magnet seat with a specialized application pathway.
A large-elementary setting or possible crowding would be a concern for your family.

Visit the campus to ask about current enrollment, classroom experience, capacity, and available enrichment.

Students

The guide reports about 726 students and an approximate 2024–25 race and ethnicity mix from the National Center for Education Statistics. Enrollment and group counts can shift.

Diversity index

Not provided

The guide describes the mix as fairly stable from year to year, but does not provide a diversity index.

Gender: Not provided The guide does not provide a gender breakdown.

Total enrollment was about 726 students.
Hispanic students were approximately 35% of enrollment.
Black students were approximately 22% of enrollment.
White students were approximately 17% of enrollment.
Students identifying with two or more races were approximately 13% of enrollment.
Asian students were approximately 10% of enrollment.
Pacific Islander students were approximately 2% of enrollment.
Other groups had smaller shares.

Academics

Abston combines core elementary subjects with a school-wide STEM / STEAM identity. Families should confirm how the designation appears in current grade-level instruction.

Core subjects include literacy, math, science, and social studies.
School materials describe learning experiences connected to science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.
Ask how STEM / STEAM instruction differs between grades K–2 and grades 3–5.
Ask about current academic support for students who need help in reading or math.
Clubs, activities, intramurals, and elementary athletics may be offered.

Awards and recognition

Governor Designated STEM / STEAM identity
The designation appears in school materials. Families should confirm its current classroom implementation during a visit.

Location and daily life

The campus is at 9950 W. Tompkins Ave. in southwest 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

Kathy L. Batterman Elementary SchoolA nearby southwest Las Vegas zoned elementary school to compare for culture and commute.
Patricia A. Bendorf Elementary SchoolAnother zoned elementary campus in the southwest valley.
Walter Bracken STEAM AcademyA district STEAM magnet to compare if your family specifically wants a magnet lottery seat.
Tony Alamo Elementary SchoolA larger zoned elementary alternative in southwest Las Vegas.

Questions to ask on a tour

1.What does the Governor STEM / STEAM designation look like in a typical week for grades K–2 and 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 in reading or math?
5.If our home is near a boundary, how often do zoning reviews affect Abston addresses?

What to do next

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