Tyrone Thompson Elementary School

A zoned neighborhood elementary school in southwest Las Vegas serving grades K–5, with Pre-K also offered through CCSD.

Neighborhood CCSD elementary school · Five Houses, One Family · 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

Tyrone Thompson is a traditional CCSD zoned elementary school in southwest Las Vegas. It offers core elementary academics, specials, clubs and activities, with availability subject to the current schedule.

Southwest Las Vegas on El Capitan Way

Official starting points

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

About Tyrone Thompson

Tyrone Thompson is a neighborhood CCSD elementary school serving grades K–5. Pre-K is also offered through CCSD, with placement managed centrally by the district’s Early Childhood Department.

The school uses a “Five Houses, One Family” system built around Curiosity, Sincerity, Positivity, Tenacity and Integrity. Its school identity includes the phrase “We Are Trailblazers!”

Staff listings include art, music, PE, library, science, health and social-emotional learning specialists. Listings also include primary and intermediate autism, KIDS and GATE services. Confirm the current rotation and services with the school.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

The guide does not identify the current principal. School staffing can change, so confirm current leadership on the school website or with the office.

School details

Address: 10250 S. El Capitan Way, Las Vegas, NV 89178
Phone: (702) 799-2510
Official CCSD site: School website(opens in a new tab)

CCSD zoned elementary school
Grades K–5
Pre-K also offered through CCSD

How families get in

Tyrone Thompson is assigned by home address. Families should verify the exact address through CCSD before enrolling or making a housing decision.

Use the CCSD zoning lookup to confirm the assigned school for a specific street address.
Register through standard CCSD enrollment for the zoned school.
Out-of-zone access, if offered, follows current School Choice rules and depends on campus capacity.
Pre-K is not assigned through kindergarten registration. Families complete the CCSD Pre-K interest process, and the Early Childhood Department handles placement.

Pre-K placement

CCSD may offer a seat at the zoned school when one is available.
Confirm whether general-education Pre-K seats are offered at this campus for the current year.

Zoning, capacity and program offerings can change. Recheck the rules on official CCSD and school pages.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the Tyrone Thompson attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
Your family prefers a local school rather than commuting to a magnet campus.
You want to assess school culture, logistics and classroom feel before considering clubs and activities.

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 campus is a concern for your family.

NCES counted about 916 students in 2024–25. Ask how the house system and grade-level teams help organize the campus.

Students

The guide cites an NCES 2024–25 enrollment snapshot. Demographic shares are approximate and are not a ranking.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

Approximate shares were Hispanic 27%, White 26%, Asian 16%, two or more races 16%, Black 12% and Pacific Islander 3%, with other groups representing smaller shares. Exact student counts were not provided.

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

Total enrollment was about 916 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.

Academics

The school follows a standard elementary academic model. Programs, staffing and schedules may change from year to year.

Core subjects include literacy, math, science and social studies.
Staff listings include art, music, PE, library, science, and health and social-emotional learning specialists; confirm the current rotation.
Staff listings include primary and intermediate autism, KIDS and GATE services; confirm current availability.
Elementary clubs, activities, athletics, intramurals and spirit activities may be offered.
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 10250 S. El Capitan Way 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

Robert L. Forbuss Elementary SchoolA nearby southwest Las Vegas zoned elementary school in ZIP code 89178.
Carolyn S. Reedom Elementary SchoolA nearby zoned elementary campus in ZIP code 89178.
Jan Jones Blackhurst Elementary SchoolA nearby southwest Las Vegas zoned elementary campus.
Roger D. Gehring Academy of Science and TechnologyA full STEM magnet option for families specifically seeking 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 offered 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 math?
5.If our home is near a boundary, how often do zoning reviews affect addresses here?

What to do next

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