Roadrunner Elementary School

7702 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 654 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 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 654 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Roadrunner Elementary School's student population of 654 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
654 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

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 0.51, 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)
#1380 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
19%
35%
25%
40%
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
68%
48%
Black
6%
6%
White
13%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
654 students attend Roadrunner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Roadrunner Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 6% 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 19:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 654 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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