William and Mary Scherkenbach Elementary School

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

Neighborhood CCSD elementary school · Grades K–5 · Pre-K placement managed by CCSD

Grades: K–5; Pre-K also offered
How to get in: Zoned by home address
School day: Confirm the current bell schedule

Scherkenbach is a traditional CCSD neighborhood elementary school in northwest Las Vegas. It offers core elementary academics, activities and student supports, with programs and schedules subject to change.

NW Las Vegas on Iron Mountain Road

Official starting points

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

About Scherkenbach Elementary

Scherkenbach is a neighborhood CCSD school serving grades K–5. Pre-K is also offered through CCSD, but placement is handled centrally by the district’s Early Childhood Department.

School life centers on literacy, math, science and social studies. Elementary clubs, activities, intramurals and spirit programs may be available.

This campus is not listed as a district STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet school. Families seeking a themed magnet pathway should compare CCSD elementary magnets.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

Leadership and staff assignments may change. Contact the school for the current principal and administrative team.

School details

Address: 9371 Iron Mountain Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89143
Phone: (702) 799-3401
Official CCSD site: Official school website(opens in a new tab)

CCSD zoned elementary school serving grades K–5.
Pre-K is also offered through CCSD; confirm which seats are available this year.
Safekey before- and after-school care has operated on site through the City of Las Vegas. Confirm current availability and details.

How families get in

Admission is based on the student’s home address. Families should verify the exact address before enrolling or making a housing decision.

Check the home address through the CCSD zoning lookup.
Register through standard CCSD enrollment for the assigned zoned school.
Out-of-zone enrollment, if offered, follows current CCSD Choice rules and campus capacity.
Pre-K families complete the CCSD Pre-K interest process. Registering for kindergarten does not secure a Pre-K placement.

Pre-K placement

CCSD’s Early Childhood Department places Pre-K students.
A seat at the zoned school may be offered when one is available.
Confirm whether general-education Pre-K seats are offered on this campus this year.

Zoning, capacity and enrollment rules can change. Out-of-zone access is not guaranteed.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

Families who live in or plan to move into the Scherkenbach attendance zone.
Students who prefer a neighborhood school rather than commuting to a magnet campus.
Families prioritizing school culture, classroom feel and daily logistics.

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 large-elementary energy or crowding without first visiting the campus.

Visit the school and confirm current capacity, classroom conditions, clubs, activities and program availability.

Students

NCES reported total enrollment of about 536 students for 2024–25. The guide provides approximate race and ethnicity shares but not exact group counts.

Diversity index

Not provided

The reported mix was approximately 41% White, 29% Hispanic, 13% two or more races, 12% Black, 4% Asian and 2% Pacific Islander. Percentages are a snapshot, not a ranking.

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

Total enrollment was about 536 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.
NCES counted Pre-K students at the school in 2024–25, but the guide does not provide a Pre-K count.

Academics

The school follows a standard elementary academic model. Families should confirm the current schedule and staffing.

Core subjects include literacy, math, science and social studies.
PE, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary offerings, but the live schedule should be confirmed.
GATE, CCSD’s gifted pull-out program, and a literacy specialist appeared on the school’s specialists page. Confirm both each year.
Military-connected students may have access to transition support and resources for Nellis-connected families.
Clubs, elementary activities, intramurals and spirit programs may be offered.

Awards and recognition

Purple Star School
The guide identifies the school as having a Purple Star designation for supporting military-connected students.

Location and daily life

The campus is at 9371 Iron Mountain Rd. in northwest Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Always re-check the attendance zone for a specific address before making a housing decision.

Compare before you commit

James H. Bilbray Elementary SchoolA nearby northwest Las Vegas zoned elementary school in ZIP code 89143.
Thomas J. O’Roarke Elementary SchoolA nearby zoned elementary campus in ZIP code 89143.
Betsy A. Rhodes Elementary SchoolA nearby Centennial Hills zoned elementary campus.
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, 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 an address is near a boundary, how often do zoning reviews affect this area?

What to do next

1.Confirm the home address through the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the official school website for current schedules, programs and contacts.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official accountability information.
4.Tour the campus if possible and ask about school culture, specials and capacity.
5.Ask CCSD about the current Pre-K placement process if applicable.