Whitney Elementary School

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

Neighborhood elementary school · Grades K–5 · CCSD Pre-K also offered

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

Whitney is a traditional CCSD neighborhood elementary school rather than a district magnet campus. Assignment is based on the attendance zone, while Pre-K placement is handled separately by CCSD’s Early Childhood Department.

East Las Vegas on Keenan Avenue

Official starting points

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

About Whitney Elementary

Whitney serves grades K–5 and also offers Pre-K through CCSD. The school focuses on core elementary academics, grade-level activities, clubs and elementary athletics or intramurals when available.

The school site describes Wizards school spirit, a M.A.G.I.C. mission, monthly Town Hall student recognition and posted PBIS behavior expectations.

Staff listings include autism classrooms. Specials, clubs, staffing and activity schedules can change, so confirm current offerings with the school.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

The guide does not identify the current principal. School leadership and staff assignments may change.

School details

Address: 5005 Keenan Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89122
Phone: (702) 799-7790
Official CCSD site: Whitney Elementary school website(opens in a new tab)

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

How families get in

Whitney is a zoned neighborhood school. Families should confirm that their exact home address is assigned to Whitney before enrolling or making a housing decision.

Use the CCSD zoning lookup for the exact street address.
Register through standard CCSD enrollment if Whitney is the assigned 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 submit the CCSD Pre-K interest form, and the Early Childhood Department handles placement.

Pre-K placement

A Pre-K seat at the zoned school is offered only when one is available.
Confirm current placement steps and seat availability with CCSD.

Zoning, capacity and program offerings can change. Transportation and out-of-zone placement are not guaranteed.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

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

Think twice when

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

Fit depends on the individual student and current campus conditions. Visit when possible and confirm zoning, capacity, staffing and programs directly.

Students

The NCES 2024–25 snapshot reports total enrollment of about 410 students. Enrollment and demographic counts can shift from year to year.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

The reported mix was approximately 48% Hispanic, 31% Black, 8% White, 7% two or more races, 3% Asian and 2% Pacific Islander, 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 the school.

Total enrollment was reported as about 410 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.
Do not treat free or reduced-price lunch figures from CEP schools as a precise poverty rate.

Academics

Whitney provides a standard elementary academic program. Live schedules 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 current schedule should be confirmed.
Academic support may be available for students who need help in reading or math; ask what is offered this year.
Clubs, grade-level activities and elementary intramurals 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 5005 Keenan Ave. in East Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Always recheck zoning for a specific address before making a housing decision.

The school site says Whitney was founded in 1927 in the Duck Creek School District.

Compare before you commit

Cynthia Cunningham Elementary SchoolA nearby zoned elementary school in the 89122 area.
Hal Smith Elementary SchoolA nearby zoned campus in the 89122 area.
Sister Robert Joseph Bailey Elementary SchoolA nearby zoned campus in the 89122 area.
Lomie G. Heard Elementary SchoolA full STEM magnet to compare if a magnet lottery seat is a priority.

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 academic supports are available for students who need help 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 the exact home address through the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the current school website for calendars, programs and school contacts.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official accountability information.
4.Tour the school if possible and ask about specials, culture, staffing, Pre-K availability and capacity.
5.Confirm current School Choice rules if applying from outside the attendance zone.