- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marana, AZ
Roadrunner Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Roadrunner Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040463001165
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roadrunner Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Marana · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 61.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Roadrunner Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roadrunner Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Marana, AZ.
School address
District: Marana Unified District (4404) · Arizona
NCES ID 040463001165 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Roadrunner Elementary School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 040463001165 · Marana, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 12:1 · 61.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Marana High School (2,437 students)
Roadrunner Elementary School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Roadrunner Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marana High Sc
Marana High School
2,437 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
1,827 students
- Dove Mountain
Dove Mountain K-8
1,004 students
- Marana Middle 941
Marana Middle School
941 students
- Twin Peaks Ele 886
Twin Peaks Elementary School
886 students
- This school 372
Roadrunner Elementary School
372 students
What this shows Roadrunner Elementary School reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roadrunner Elementary School compares
Roadrunner Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 29% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.0% | ▲ 26% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 15% in Arizona - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,680
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.3%
Hispanic or Latino 41.7%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Roadrunner Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marana Unified District (4404) reports $10,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roadrunner Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marana High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dove Mountain K-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marana Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Peaks Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roadrunner Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roadrunner Elementary School
How many students attend Roadrunner Elementary School?
Roadrunner Elementary School has 372 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marana, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roadrunner Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roadrunner Elementary School is 12:1, which is 29% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roadrunner Elementary School?
61.0% of students at Roadrunner Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roadrunner Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Roadrunner Elementary School is White at 50.3% of enrollment, in Marana, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roadrunner Elementary School?
Roadrunner Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Roadrunner Elementary School rank among schools in Marana?
By Resource Investment Index, Roadrunner Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Marana, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marana on the city page.
What other schools are in Marana Unified District (4404)?
Besides Roadrunner Elementary School, Marana Unified District (4404) also operates Marana High School (2,437 students), Mountain View High School (1,827 students), and Dove Mountain K-8 (1,004 students). See the Marana Unified District (4404) district page for the complete list.