Thomas J. O’Roarke Elementary School

A zoned neighborhood elementary school serving grades PK–5 in northwest Las Vegas.

Traditional CCSD zoned elementary school · Core academics, clubs, and grade-level activities · Not a district magnet campus

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

O’Roarke is a traditional CCSD neighborhood elementary school with core academics, grade-level activities, and clubs when offered. Admission is based on the home address, while Pre-K placement is handled centrally by CCSD.

NW Las Vegas on O’Hare Road

Official starting points

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

About O’Roarke Elementary

Thomas J. O’Roarke Elementary is a neighborhood campus serving grades PK–5. The school site says the campus opened in 2008.

School life centers on literacy, math, science, social studies, grade-level activities, and clubs when offered. PE, art, music, and library or media are common CCSD elementary patterns, but families should confirm the current schedule.

The campus is not listed as a district STEM, IB, arts, or STEAM magnet. Elementary athletics, intramurals, and spirit activities may be available, but offerings can change.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

The guide does not identify the current principal. School staffing may change, so confirm current leadership directly with the school.

School details

Address: 8455 O’Hare Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89143
Phone: (702) 799-6600
Official CCSD site: Official school website(opens in a new tab)

Grades PK–5
Zoned CCSD elementary school
Confirm office hours and the current school-day schedule with the school.

How families get in

O’Roarke is a zoned school. Assignment is based on the home address, and families should verify the exact address 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 access, if offered, follows current CCSD Choice rules and depends on campus capacity.
Pre-K is not assigned through kindergarten registration.

Pre-K placement

Families complete the CCSD Pre-K interest form.
CCSD’s Early Childhood Department handles placement.
A seat at the zoned school is offered only when one is available.

Zoning, capacity, and enrollment rules can change. Transportation and out-of-zone placement are not guaranteed; confirm current rules with CCSD.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the O’Roarke 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 compare 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 busy or large-elementary environment would be a concern without first visiting the campus.

Fit depends on the current attendance zone, campus capacity, staffing, and live program offerings. Confirm these directly before deciding.

Students

The NCES 2024–25 snapshot reports about 637 students. The reported race and ethnicity mix is approximately 54% White, 26% Hispanic, 10% two or more races, 8% Black, and 3% Asian, with other groups representing smaller shares.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

The guide describes the mix as fairly stable from year to year, but it is a snapshot and not a ranking.

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

Total enrollment was about 637 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.
The guide provides approximate race and ethnicity shares but not exact student counts by group.
Free or reduced-price lunch figures at CEP schools should not be treated as a precise poverty rate.

Academics

O’Roarke follows a standard elementary model focused on core academic subjects. Current schedules, supports, and enrichment offerings should be confirmed with the school.

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 may differ.
Academic supports for reading or math should be discussed during a school visit.
Clubs, activities, intramurals, and spirit programs are offered when available.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 8455 O’Hare Rd. in northwest Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

The directory identifies the school as K–5, while the live school site says PK–5 and posts a Pre-K program flyer. Confirm current Pre-K availability with the school.

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

Recent news, in context

The school site says the campus opened in 2008.

Clubs, activities, specials, staffing, and capacity may change from year to year.

Compare before you commit

James H. Bilbray Elementary SchoolA nearby northwest Las Vegas zoned elementary school in the 89143 area.
Betsy A. Rhodes Elementary SchoolA nearby zoned campus in the Centennial Hills area.
Joseph M. Neal Elementary SchoolA nearby zoned campus with a school-wide STEAM Academy identity.
Sheila Tarr Academy of International StudiesA full IB magnet option in the northwest valley.

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, such as 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 academic supports are available for students who need help with reading or math?
5.If an address is near a boundary, how often do zoning reviews affect the area?
6.What are the current campus capacity and Pre-K availability?

What to do next

1.Confirm the home address with the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the official school website for current schedules, programs, and deadlines.
3.Use the Nevada Report Card to review official school data.
4.Tour the campus if possible and ask about culture, specials, activities, staffing, and capacity.
5.Review current CCSD Choice rules if seeking out-of-zone admission.