Roadrunner Elementary School

16651 W Calle Carmela
Marana, AZ 85653
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 372 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 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 372 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • : Roadrunner Elementary School serves the northwest part of Marana, AZ, covering an attendance zone of approximately 144.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 16.8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Roadrunner Elementary School's student population of 372 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
372 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
2018
School Motto
Embracing Challenges-Creating Opportunities-Pursuing Excellence

School Rankings

Roadrunner Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roadrunner Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1260 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20%
34%
27%
40%
20-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
42%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
50%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
(22-23)
50.3%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Rocky Roadrunner

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roadrunner Elementary School's ranking?
Roadrunner Elementary School is ranked #1260 out of 1,921 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Roadrunner Elementary School?
372 students attend Roadrunner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Roadrunner Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roadrunner Elementary School?
Roadrunner Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Roadrunner Elementary School offer ?
Roadrunner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Roadrunner Elementary School part of?
Roadrunner Elementary School is part of Marana Unified District (4404).
In what neighborhood is Roadrunner Elementary School located?
Roadrunner Elementary School is located in the Rancho Del Sol Lindo neighborhood of Marana, AZ.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 372 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • : Roadrunner Elementary School serves the northwest part of Marana, AZ, covering an attendance zone of approximately 144.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 16.8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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