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Roadrunner Elementary School

Elementary School · Washington Elementary School District (4260) · Phoenix, AZ

A Washington Elementary School District (4260) elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7702 N 39TH AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85051

  • Math 19% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.8:1
District spending per student$12,008
Chronic Absenteeism47.9%

Students at Roadrunner Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency19%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
44%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
24%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
24%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Roadrunner Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 48Car-Dependent
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,139/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$63,665

Median home value

$288,300

Median rent

$1,256/mo

College educated

19.8%

Homeownership

54.6%

Poverty rate

17.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85051; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Manzanita Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–60.6 mi549Compare →
Casa AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.7K–60.7 mi354Compare →
Academy of Math and Science GlendaleCharter · enrollment unverified7.0K–81.0 mi1,246Compare →
Glenview Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition5.7privateK–81.0 mi148Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Washington Elementary School District (4260)

Schools in district
33
Rank in district
#25 of 33
District spending per student
$12,008NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Roadrunner Elementary School is listed in Washington Elementary School District (4260); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Roadrunner Elementary School

Roadrunner Elementary School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Washington Elementary School District (4260), serving approximately 654 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,291 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Roadrunner Elementary School

What grades does Roadrunner Elementary School serve?

Roadrunner Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Roadrunner Elementary School?

Roadrunner Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 654 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Roadrunner Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Roadrunner Elementary School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Roadrunner Elementary School rank in AZ?

Roadrunner Elementary School ranks #1,291 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Roadrunner Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Roadrunner Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Roadrunner Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Roadrunner Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Roadrunner Elementary School a charter school?

No, Roadrunner Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Roadrunner Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Roadrunner Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
654
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.9%
Area population (ZIP 85051)
45,484
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
34.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85051; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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