Roadrunner School

roadrunner.pvschools.net/

70 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Roadrunner School, located at 3540 E. Cholla in Phoenix, Arizona, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Paradise Valley Unified School District. Unlike a traditional K-12 campus, the school functions as a dedicated site for students requiring specialized instruction, therapeutic support, and individualized attention. It focuses on creating a structured and inclusive environment designed to meet the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of its diverse student population, ensuring that every learner has the resources necessary to succeed in a smaller, more focused setting.

The school is deeply integrated into the broader Paradise Valley district mission, emphasizing personalized learning pathways and the development of essential life skills. By maintaining smaller class sizes and providing access to specialized staff and support services, Roadrunner School aims to help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their personal milestones. For families seeking more information regarding specific programming, enrollment criteria, or district policies, the school’s official website at http://www.pvschools.net serves as the primary resource for district-wide updates and support services.

Total Students

52.3

Full-Time Teachers

1.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roadrunner School
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	16
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	2

White
38 (54.3%)
Hispanic
16 (22.9%)
Black
7 (10.0%)
Two or More
6 (8.6%)
American Indian
2 (2.9%)
Asian
1 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Phone:	(602)449-2600
Website:	http://roadrunner.pvschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	70
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	1.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 1

Grade 1 3

Grade 2 3

Grade 3 6

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 9

Grade 6 8

Grade 7 8

Grade 8 3

Grade 9 6

Grade 10 6