Serving 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Running Brook Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Running Brook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Running Brook Elementary School's student population of 389 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Mascot
Panther
School Rankings
Running Brook Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Running Brook Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#775 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
13%
23%
Black
48%
33%
White
20%
32%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Running Brook Elementary School's ranking?
Running Brook Elementary School is ranked #775 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Running Brook Elementary School often compared to?
Running Brook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bryant Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Running Brook Elementary School?
389 students attend Running Brook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Running Brook Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Running Brook Elementary School?
Running Brook Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Running Brook Elementary School offer ?
Running Brook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Running Brook Elementary School part of?
Running Brook Elementary School is part of Howard County School District.
In what neighborhood is Running Brook Elementary School located?
Running Brook Elementary School is located in the Wilde Lake neighborhood of Columbia, MD. There are 3 other public schools located in Wilde Lake.
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