Walter Bracken STEAM Academy

A full-magnet elementary academy with a schoolwide STEAM theme.

Grades K–5 · Full STEAM magnet · Interest-based lottery

Grades: K–5
How to get in: Interest-based magnet lottery
School day: Confirm with the school office

Walter Bracken STEAM Academy is a full-magnet elementary school centered on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. Families apply through the CCSD School Choice and magnet process rather than receiving automatic placement based on their address.

Central and east Las Vegas on Searles Avenue

Official starting points

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

About Walter Bracken STEAM Academy

Bracken is designated as a full STEAM magnet for grades K–5. Its theme brings science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics into the schoolwide program.

School materials describe project-based investigation, creative thinking and problem-solving. Specific labs, electives, clubs and activities can change, so ask how the theme currently works for each grade.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

Leadership and staffing can change. Contact the school for the current principal and administrative team.

School details

Address: 2712 Searles Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89101
Phone: (702) 799-7095
Official CCSD site: School website(opens in a new tab)

Grades K–5
Full magnet school
Some federal listings still show 1200 N. 27th St. The CCSD directory and school site list 2712 Searles Ave.; confirm before visiting.

How families get in

Bracken is a full magnet school. Elementary admission is interest-based and handled through the CCSD School Choice and magnet process.

Apply through the CCSD magnet and School Choice process.
Do not assume that living near the campus automatically assigns a student to Bracken.
No academic admission threshold is stated here. Confirm current rules directly with CCSD Magnet.

Transportation

Magnet transportation follows district transportation-zone rules when a student is eligible.
Bus service is not guaranteed. Check the current elementary magnet transportation maps and plan the commute before applying.

Application rules, capacity, sibling considerations and deadlines can change. Confirm current information on the CCSD Magnet site.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

Your child enjoys hands-on experiences involving science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
You are willing to use the interest-based lottery and plan for a possible commute.
You prefer a themed full-magnet elementary campus over a conventional neighborhood school.

Think twice when

You want automatic admission based only on a nearby home address.
Your priority is an international studies or creative-arts magnet.
You need a guaranteed seat without using the School Choice process.

Program offerings, staffing, transportation eligibility and capacity can change. Confirm current conditions with the school and CCSD.

Students

Enrollment was about 482 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot. Enrollment and demographic counts can shift from year to year.

Diversity index

Not provided

The snapshot reported approximately 63% Hispanic, 15% Black, 11% White, 7% two or more races and 4% Asian, with other groups at smaller shares. Exact group counts were not provided.

Gender: Not provided Confirm current enrollment information through the Nevada Report Card or school office.

Total enrollment was about 482 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.
Free or reduced-price lunch figures at CEP schools should not be treated as a precise poverty rate.

Academics

The academy’s theme is science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. Families should ask how the theme appears in current classroom instruction and specials.

The school describes a project- and investigation-style learning culture.
Creative thinking and problem-solving are part of the stated STEAM approach.
Specific lab, elective, club and activity names may change from year to year.
Ask how STEAM instruction differs for kindergarten and upper-elementary grades.
Ask what reading and mathematics support is available when a student needs help catching up.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is listed by CCSD at 2712 Searles Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89101.

Magnet families should consider commute time and transportation eligibility.

Some federal listings still show 1200 N. 27th St. Confirm the current address with the school before visiting.

Arrival and dismissal details were not provided. Contact the school office for current procedures.

Compare before you commit

Gordon McCaw STEAM AcademyAnother full elementary STEAM magnet.
Mabel Hoggard STEA³M MagnetA full elementary STEAM magnet alternative.
Sandra B. Abston Elementary SchoolA zoned Governor STEM and STEAM campus without the district magnet lottery.
Lomie G. Heard AcademyA full elementary STEM magnet.

Questions to ask on a tour

1.How does STEAM appear day to day for a kindergartener compared with a fourth- or fifth-grade student?
2.What should families know about the interest lottery, siblings and magnet transportation zones?
3.How are the arts integrated with science and engineering through labs, performances or showcases?
4.What academic support is available for students who need help in reading or mathematics?
5.How stable are STEAM staffing and the specials schedule from year to year?

What to do next

1.Confirm magnet status, eligibility rules and application steps on the CCSD Magnet site.
2.Review the school website for current programs, events and deadlines.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official accountability information.
4.Visit the campus if possible and ask about daily STEAM instruction, transportation and academic support.
5.Call the school to confirm the address, school-day schedule and current leadership.