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Roadrunner School

Grades PK–12 · Combined / other · Phoenix, AZ · NCES 040593001313

Special Education School

At a glance

Reported students

70

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

52.31

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

1.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Arizona other enrollment

40th percentile

Compared with 201 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

533

Roadrunner School: 70 reported students.

State peer staffing position

2nd percentile

1.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
55
Teachers (FTE)
51.01
Student–teacher ratio
1.1:1

What the reported data says about Roadrunner School

Roadrunner School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Phoenix. It is one of 42 current school records connected to Paradise Valley Unified District (4241). NCES reports 70 students for 2024–25.

Among 201 combined / other schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 137 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 1.3:1, below the Arizona median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (54.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.9%). English learners represent 10.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Roadrunner School

  1. 1How do the reported 1.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 52.31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
10.9%
Students with disabilities
100%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
2
Psychologists (FTE)
5.3
Social workers (FTE)
1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White54.3%
  • Hispanic22.9%
  • Black10%
  • Asian1.4%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native2.9%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial8.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Roadrunner School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
pvONLINE

Other · Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)

KG–121271.6 mi
Sweetwater Community School

Other · Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)

KG–121653.4 mi
Vista Peak

Other · Deer Valley Unified District (4246)

PK–12633.7 mi
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy

Other · Deer Valley Unified District (4246)

KG–122254 mi
ASDB - ELP FBC Main Preschool

Other · Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (6393)

PK–PK135.8 mi
ASDB - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 2

Other · Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (6393)

PK–PK06.9 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Roadrunner School

What grades does Roadrunner School serve?

Roadrunner School reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241).

How many students attend Roadrunner School?

Roadrunner School reported 70 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 201 Arizona combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 55 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Roadrunner School?

The calculated ratio is 1.3:1, based on 70 students and 52.31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Roadrunner School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Roadrunner School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Roadrunner School in?

Roadrunner School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241), based in Phoenix, AZ, which operates 42 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Roadrunner School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include pvONLINE (1.6 mi), Sweetwater Community School (3.4 mi), Vista Peak (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.