Running Brook Elementary School

Running Brook Elementary School has student teacher ratio of 9:1

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

407 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1

Math Proficiency
27%

Reading Proficiency
35%

B-

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

35%

Math Proficiency

27%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 9:1 Teachers 43	Full Time Teachers 43
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

Female 51.1%	Male 48.9%
Black 51.4%	White 16.5%
Hispanic 14.7%	Asian or Pacific Islander 9.3%
Two or more races 7.4%	Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Parent

6/18/2019

My son is doing very well at Running Brook! He loves the teachers, technology class, music and his friends! All in his Kindergarten year!

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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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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Centennial High School

9th to 12th
Public

A+

Wilde Lake High

9th to 12th
Public

A-

Applications And Research Laboratory

9th to 12th
Public

Swansfield Playground

Basketball
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Playground

Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods

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Amphitheater

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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 407 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 35% 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 $473,227. Discover additional schools in the area, like Centennial High School, Wilde Lake High, Applications And Research Laboratory, 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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