Enrollment
372
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roadrunner Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roadrunner Elementary School
Roadrunner Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Marana, Arizona, enrolling 372 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12:1, Roadrunner Elementary School is leaner than roughly 85% of Arizona schools and 29% under the state's 17:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 372 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 268 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #26, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (42%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 186 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Marana Unified District (4404) spends $9,931 per pupil, 24% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Marana Unified District (4404) also operates Marana High School (2,437 students) and Mountain View High School (1,827 students) alongside Roadrunner Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Roadrunner Elementary School compares
Roadrunner Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,931
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marana Unified District (4404), which includes Roadrunner Elementary School.
$9,931
Per student
-24%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.4%
State 43.4%
Federal 14.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~372 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Roadrunner Elementary School a good school?
Roadrunner Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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