Tom Williams Elementary School

A neighborhood CCSD elementary school serving grades K–5, with Pre-K also offered through CCSD.

Zoned neighborhood elementary school · Grades K–5 · Pre-K placement handled through CCSD

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

Tom Williams is a traditional CCSD zoned elementary school in North Las Vegas. It serves grades K–5, while Pre-K placement is handled centrally through CCSD and depends on seat availability.

North Las Vegas on East Tonopah Avenue

Official starting points

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

About Tom Williams

Tom Williams is a neighborhood elementary school assigned by home address. It is not listed as a district elementary magnet campus.

School life centers on core elementary academics, grade-level activities, clubs and activities when offered. The school uses Cubs spirit and has a student reward store called the Cub Cart.

Staff listings include special education classrooms. Staffing, clubs, athletics, intramurals and other offerings may change, so confirm current details with the school.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

The guide does not identify the current principal. School staff may change, so contact the office for current leadership information.

School details

Address: 3000 E. Tonopah Ave., North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Phone: (702) 799-7179
Official CCSD site: Official school website(opens in a new tab)

CCSD directory grade span: K–5.
Pre-K is also offered through CCSD, with placement handled by the Early Childhood Department.
The school website is live but has limited program information. Confirm current offerings with the office.

How families get in

Tom Williams is a zoned school. Assignment is based on the student's home address.

Check the exact street address using the CCSD zoning lookup.
Register through standard CCSD enrollment if Tom Williams is the zoned school.
Out-of-zone access, if offered, follows current CCSD Choice rules and depends on campus capacity.
Pre-K families complete the CCSD Pre-K interest form rather than registering through kindergarten enrollment.

Pre-K placement

CCSD's Early Childhood Department places Pre-K students.
A seat at the zoned school is offered when one is available.
Confirm current availability directly with CCSD and the school.

Zoning, capacity and program offerings can change. Transportation and out-of-zone admission are not guaranteed; confirm current rules on official CCSD pages.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the Tom Williams attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
Your child would prefer staying local rather than commuting to a magnet campus.
You want to evaluate classroom culture, logistics, clubs and activities during a school visit.

Think twice when

You live outside the zone and are relying on open enrollment.
You specifically want a district STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet pathway.
A larger elementary-school environment would not suit your child without first visiting the campus.

Open-enrollment access depends on current district rules and campus capacity. Visit the school and confirm live offerings before deciding.

Students

The NCES 2024–25 snapshot describes enrollment as predominantly Hispanic. The guide says the overall mix is fairly stable year to year, but it should not be treated as a ranking.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

The guide reports approximate shares but does not provide race and ethnicity student counts.

Gender: Not provided in the guide Confirm current student information through official school data sources.

Total enrollment was about 538 students in the cited NCES 2024–25 snapshot.
The reported mix was approximately 91% Hispanic, 2% Black and 4% White, with other groups representing smaller shares.

Academics

Tom Williams follows a standard elementary model centered on core subjects. Exact schedules, staffing and enrichment options should be confirmed each year.

Core subjects include literacy, mathematics, science and social studies.
PE, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary patterns, but the current schedule is not provided.
Academic support in reading and mathematics should be discussed during a tour.
Clubs, elementary activities, athletics and intramurals may be available when offered.
The campus is not presented as a district STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 3000 E. Tonopah Ave. in North Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Always recheck zoning for a specific home address, especially near an attendance boundary.

Do not confuse Tom Williams Elementary School with Wendell P. Williams Elementary School, which is a different campus.

Compare before you commit

Fay Herron Elementary SchoolA nearby North Las Vegas zoned elementary school in the 89030 area.
Lois Craig Elementary SchoolA nearby zoned elementary campus in the 89030 area.
Quannah McCall Elementary SchoolA nearby zoned elementary campus in the 89030 area.
Gilbert Academy of Creative ArtsA North Las Vegas full arts magnet to compare if you specifically want a magnet lottery seat.

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 available 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 mathematics?
5.If our home is near a boundary, how might future zoning reviews affect the address?
6.What are the current arrival, dismissal and transportation procedures?

What to do next

1.Confirm your home address with the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the live school website for current announcements and school information.
3.Use the Nevada Report Card for official accountability data.
4.Visit the campus if possible and ask about specials, school culture, staffing and capacity.
5.Contact CCSD about Pre-K placement or Choice options when relevant.