William G. Bennett Elementary School

A zoned neighborhood elementary school serving grades K–5 in Laughlin.

Traditional CCSD elementary school · Grades K–5 · Laughlin campus on Spirit Lane

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

William G. Bennett Elementary is a traditional CCSD neighborhood school for grades K–5. Admission is based on the attendance zone, while any out-of-zone access depends on current School Choice rules and campus capacity.

Laughlin, near Spirit Lane

Official starting points

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

About William G. Bennett Elementary

William G. Bennett is a neighborhood elementary campus serving grades K–5. It is a zoned comprehensive school, not a district STEM, IB, arts or STEAM magnet.

School life centers on literacy, math, science and social studies. Clubs, activities, elementary athletics, intramurals and spirit activities may be offered.

PE, art, music and library or media are common CCSD elementary patterns, but families should confirm the current schedule 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 directly with the school.

School details

Address: 1450 Spirit Ln., Laughlin, NV 89029
Phone: (702) 298-3378
Official CCSD site: Official school website(opens in a new tab)

Grades K–5
Traditional zoned CCSD elementary school
Confirm current hours, programs and capacity with the school

How families get in

William G. Bennett Elementary is assigned by home address.

Check the exact street address using the CCSD zoning lookup.
Register through standard CCSD enrollment for the zoned school.
Out-of-zone enrollment or a zone variance, if offered, follows current district Choice rules.

Before relying on placement

Zoning can change.
Out-of-zone access is not guaranteed.
Choice availability depends on current rules and campus capacity.

Confirm zoning, enrollment requirements and any Choice option on official CCSD pages before making a decision.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the William G. Bennett attendance zone or plan to move there.
You want a neighborhood elementary school rather than a commute to a magnet campus.
You plan to compare school culture, logistics and classroom feel before considering clubs and activities.

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 potentially busy elementary environment is a concern and you have not yet visited.

Program offerings, zoning and capacity can change. Visit the campus and confirm current details with the school and CCSD.

Students

The guide reports about 330 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot. Enrollment and group counts can shift.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

The reported mix was approximately 38% Hispanic, 34% White, 16% Black, 8% two or more races, 2% Asian and 2% American Indian or Alaska Native. Other groups had smaller shares.

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

Total enrollment was about 330 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.
The guide cautions that enrollment and demographic counts can change.
Free or reduced-price lunch figures at CEP schools should not be treated as a precise poverty rate.

Academics

The school follows a standard elementary academic model. Confirm the current classroom schedule, supports and enrichment directly with the school.

Core subjects include literacy, math, science and social studies.
PE, art, music and library or media may be part of the specials schedule.
Clubs and grade-level activities may be offered.
Elementary athletics, intramurals and spirit activities depend on current availability.
Families can ask about reading and math support during a school visit.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 1450 Spirit Ln. in Laughlin.

The guide describes the area as having a rural or small-town commute pattern rather than dense suburban drop-off conditions.

Re-check zoning for a specific address before committing to a home.

Transportation details are not provided in the guide; confirm arrangements with CCSD.

Compare before you commit

Grant Bowler Elementary SchoolA rural Moapa Valley zoned elementary school in a different town. Compare the commute and small-town setting.
Joseph L. Bowler, Sr. Elementary SchoolA Bunkerville rural campus to consider when comparing small-town elementary school culture.
Blue Diamond Elementary SchoolAnother small rural CCSD elementary school that may help with size comparisons.
Laughlin secondary pathwayUse CCSD zoning information to confirm middle and high school options for a specific Laughlin address.

Questions to ask on a tour

1.What does a typical day look like for a new kindergartener and for 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 reading and math supports are available for students who need to catch up?
5.If an address is near a boundary, how often do zoning reviews affect the area?
6.What are the current arrival, dismissal and transportation procedures?

What to do next

1.Confirm the home address using the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the official school website for current schedules and announcements.
3.Use the Nevada Report Card for official accountability information.
4.Tour the school if possible and ask about specials, culture, enrollment capacity and academic support.
5.Confirm any out-of-zone option through the current CCSD Choice process.