Shelley Berkley Elementary School

A neighborhood K–5 school in southwest Las Vegas.

Traditional CCSD zoned elementary school · Home of the Bulls · Core academics, clubs, and activities

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

Shelley Berkley Elementary is a traditional CCSD school serving grades K–5. Students are assigned by attendance zone, while any out-of-zone access depends on current School Choice rules and campus capacity.

Southwest Las Vegas on Copper Edge Road

Official starting points

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

About Shelley Berkley Elementary

Shelley Berkley is a neighborhood elementary school serving grades K–5. It is not listed as a district elementary magnet campus.

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

Clubs, activities, intramurals, and spirit activities may be available. Offerings can change by year.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

The guide does not identify the current principal. Contact the school or check its website for current leadership information.

School details

Address: 9850 Copper Edge Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89148
Phone: (702) 799-2525
Official CCSD site: School website(opens in a new tab)

Grades K–5
Traditional zoned CCSD elementary school
Program offerings and staffing may change

How families get in

Shelley Berkley Elementary is a zoned school. Assignment is based on the home address.

Check the exact street address using the CCSD zoning lookup.
Register through standard CCSD enrollment for the assigned zoned school.
Out-of-zone options, if offered, follow current district Choice rules and campus capacity.

Before choosing a home

Confirm the specific address at https://ccsd.net/zoning.
Attendance boundaries can change.

Out-of-zone placement is not guaranteed. Confirm current rules and capacity through official CCSD pages.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the Shelley Berkley attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
Your child would benefit from staying local rather than commuting to a magnet campus.
You plan to compare 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 large-elementary-school environment or possible crowding would be a concern.

Visit the campus and confirm zoning, capacity, culture, and current program offerings before deciding.

Students

The guide cites an NCES 2024–25 snapshot. The percentages are approximate and are not a school ranking.

Diversity index

Not provided

The guide reports a mix of Hispanic, White, Black, Asian, Pacific Islander, and multiracial students. Smaller shares of other groups are also present.

Gender: Not provided Confirm current student demographics through the Nevada Report Card or the school.

Total enrollment was about 719 students in the cited NCES snapshot.
Hispanic students were approximately 30% of enrollment.
White students were approximately 21% of enrollment.
Black students were approximately 17% of enrollment.
Students identifying with two or more races were approximately 15% of enrollment.
Asian students were approximately 14% of enrollment.
Pacific Islander students were approximately 4% of enrollment.
Other groups had smaller shares.

Academics

The school follows a standard elementary academic model. Families should confirm the current schedule and available supports.

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.
Clubs and grade-level activities may be offered.
Elementary athletics, intramurals, and spirit activities depend on current availability.
Ask about reading and math support during a school visit.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 9850 Copper Edge Rd. in southwest Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Always re-check zoning for a specific address before choosing a home.

Compare before you commit

Tony Alamo Elementary SchoolA nearby southwest Las Vegas zoned elementary school.
Kathy L. Batterman Elementary SchoolA southwest valley zoned elementary campus.
Sandra B. Abston Elementary SchoolA southwest valley Governor STEM and STEAM zoned option.
Roger M. Bryan Elementary SchoolA southwest 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 a student who needs help in reading or math?
5.If our home is near a boundary, how often do zoning reviews affect addresses in this area?

What to do next

1.Confirm the home address using the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the live school website for current calendars, programs, and deadlines.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official accountability data.
4.Tour the school if possible and ask about specials, culture, enrollment, and capacity.