Running Brook Elementary School

Running Brook Elementary School in Wilde Lake has decorated parking spots.

Running Brook Elementary School in Wilde Lake has a basketball court and playground.

There is a full time counselor at Running Brook Elementary School in Wilde Lake.

Running Brook Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

5215 W Running Brook Rd, Columbia, MD

Wilde Lake Neighborhood

Howard County Public Schools

3.3

3.9

389 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1

Math Proficiency
17%

Reading Proficiency
32%

B-

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

32%

Math Proficiency

17%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

9:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

3.6%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

402:1

Student Diversity

Male

52.1%

Female

47.9%

Black

50.6%

White

20.1%

Hispanic

12.3%

Two or more races

10.3%

Asian or Pacific Islander

5.5%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 NicheUser

4/28/2020

As a student in 4th grade its a certainly A TERRIBLE experience. From 3rd grade school was bad for me and other students and my friend group. The COVID-19 shutdown will make us just have online school which online school sucked. -A kid in 4th grade

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3.0 parent

9/3/2024

My son attends this school and has been for 3 years now. Not only is he bullied by his peers, after I reported the bullying the Principal dismissed it as bullying. Even though it's been ongoing for 3 whole years. They'll look into it, observe the behavior, investigate it, and do their best within th...

5.0 parent

11/6/2023

Running Brook Elementary is an amazing school. I have been very impressed with what I've seen. My daughter is greeted by name each morning before even getting to her classroom by at least 2 or more adults. The teachers and staff truly care, and want the best for each child. We have been very happy w...

5.0 parent

3/17/2023

We have had a phenomenal experience so far at Running Brook. The teachers and staff do such a great job of meeting every child where they are academically, socially, and emotionally. Each child there benefits from the expertise, love, and care of such a wonderful group of professionals. My child tru...

5.0 parent

7/10/2022

RBES is great! Get involved in the PTA and you will see how much they care. Would highly recommend. My son’s kindergarten teacher this year was beyond amazing!

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Median Lot Size

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A-

Swansfield Playground

Basketball
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Parking Lot
Amphitheater

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Trails

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Maryland Howard County Columbia 21044 Wilde Lake

Running Brook Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Columbia, MD and is served by the Howard County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 389 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Running Brook Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $464,822. Discover additional schools in the area, like Applications And Research Laboratory, Centennial High School, Oakland Mills High School, and more. Learn more about what Columbia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Running Brook Elementary School.

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