Serving 691 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Roadrunner Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 691 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roadrunner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Roadrunner Elementary School's student population of 691 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
691 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Roadrunner Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roadrunner Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1380 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
66%
47%
Black
7%
6%
White
15%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roadrunner Elementary School's ranking?
Roadrunner Elementary School is ranked #1380 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Roadrunner Elementary School?
691 students attend Roadrunner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Roadrunner Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roadrunner Elementary School?
Roadrunner Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Roadrunner Elementary School offer ?
Roadrunner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Roadrunner Elementary School part of?
Roadrunner Elementary School is part of Washington Elementary School District (4260).
In what neighborhood is Roadrunner Elementary School located?
Roadrunner Elementary School is located in the Alhambra neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in Alhambra.
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