Shirley A. Barber Elementary School

A zoned neighborhood elementary school serving grades K–5 in southeast Las Vegas.

Traditional CCSD zoned elementary school · Grades K–5 · Core academics, clubs and activities

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

Shirley A. Barber Elementary is a traditional CCSD neighborhood school for grades K–5. Admission is based on the home address, with any out-of-zone access subject to current School Choice rules and campus capacity.

Southeast Las Vegas campus on Dave Street

Official starting points

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

About Shirley A. Barber Elementary

Shirley A. Barber Elementary is a neighborhood school serving grades K–5. It is a traditional zoned CCSD campus rather than a district elementary magnet.

School life centers on literacy, math, science and social studies. Specials such as physical education, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary patterns, but families should confirm the current schedule.

Clubs, grade-level activities, elementary athletics, intramurals and spirit activities may be offered. Availability can change.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

The guide does not identify the current principal. Contact the school office for current leadership information.

School details

Address: 2002 Dave St., Las Vegas, NV 89183
Phone: (702) 799-5915
Official CCSD site: School website(opens in a new tab)

Grades K–5
Traditional zoned CCSD elementary school
Confirm current hours and program offerings with the school

How families get in

Students attend based on their home address. Families should verify the exact address through the CCSD zoning lookup before enrolling or making a housing decision.

Check the exact street address using the CCSD zoning lookup.
Register through standard CCSD enrollment for the assigned zoned school.
Out-of-zone enrollment or a zone variance, if offered, follows current district Choice rules.
Out-of-zone access is not guaranteed and depends on campus capacity.

Verify the attendance zone

School boundaries can change.
Use the official CCSD zoning lookup for a specific home address.

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

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

Families who live in the Shirley A. Barber attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
Students who prefer staying local rather than commuting to a magnet campus.
Families who want to evaluate school culture, logistics and classroom feel before considering clubs and activities.

Think twice when

Families outside the attendance zone who are relying on open enrollment.
Families specifically seeking a district STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet pathway.
Families concerned about a large-elementary-school environment without first visiting and checking current enrollment and capacity.

Program offerings, enrollment and capacity can shift. Visit the campus and confirm current details before deciding.

Students

The guide cites an NCES 2024–25 snapshot with total enrollment of about 784 students. The race and ethnicity percentages are approximate and are not a school ranking.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

The cited snapshot was approximately 41% Hispanic, 18% Black, 14% White, 14% two or more races, 6% Asian, 6% Pacific Islander and 1% American Indian or Alaska Native. Exact group counts were not provided.

Gender: Not provided in the guide Confirm current student data through the Nevada Report Card or the school.

Total enrollment was about 784 students in the cited NCES 2024–25 snapshot.
Enrollment counts can change from year to year.

Academics

The school follows a standard elementary academic model. Families should confirm the current schedule, support services and enrichment options.

Core subjects include literacy, math, science and social studies.
Physical education, art, music and library or media are common elementary specials, but the live schedule should be confirmed.
Clubs and elementary activities may be offered.
Elementary athletics, intramurals and spirit activities may be available.
This is not listed as a district STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet campus.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 2002 Dave St. in southeast Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Always re-check zoning for a specific address before making a housing decision.

Compare before you commit

John C. Bass Elementary SchoolA nearby southeast Las Vegas zoned elementary school.
John R. Beatty Elementary SchoolA southeast valley zoned elementary campus.
Selma F. Bartlett Elementary SchoolA nearby Henderson zoned elementary school.
Hannah Marie Brown Elementary SchoolA Henderson zoned elementary school described in the guide as having a club-heavy culture.

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.How are clubs and elementary activities scheduled around the school day?
4.What academic supports are available for students who need help with reading or math?
5.If a home is near a boundary, how often do zoning reviews affect addresses in this area?

What to do next

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