Running Brook Elementary

Summary:

Running Brook Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbia, Maryland, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Howard County Public Schools district, which is ranked 2nd out of 25 districts in Maryland.

While Running Brook Elementary has a diverse student population, the school has consistently ranked in the lower half of Maryland elementary schools on academic performance. On state assessments, the school's proficiency rates in mathematics and English language arts are below the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 31.5% of Running Brook students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 41.1% in the district and 24.1% statewide. The school also struggles with 5th-grade science, with only 7.8% of students proficient or better, compared to 36.2% in the district and 23.9% statewide. Additionally, Running Brook has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 50.88% receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Clemens Crossing Elementary, Stevens Forest Elementary, and Northfield Elementary, generally outperform Running Brook Elementary on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates in mathematics and English language arts. These schools also have lower percentages of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, suggesting that the student population at Running Brook may face greater challenges. However, Running Brook's lower student-teacher ratio of 8.6 could be an advantage, potentially allowing for more individualized attention and support for students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5215 W Running Brook Rd
       Columbia, MD  21044-1741


(410) 313-6893

District: Howard County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
489th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,033 Help


Students who attend Running Brook Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Wilde Lake Middle
High:    Wilde Lake High

Student/teacher ratio:  8.6 Help
Number of students:  399

Racial breakdown:

African American:
50.6%
White:
20.1%
Hispanic:
12.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Running Brook Elementary ranks worse than 56.9% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 39th among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.31. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Running Brook Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (50.6%), White (20.1%), Hispanic (12.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Running Brook Elementary is 8.6, which is the lowest among 42 elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Running Brook Elementary employs 46 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Running Brook Elementary is $24,033, which is the 2nd highest among 42 elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Running Brook Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Howard County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Howard County Public Schools 2nd of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Running Brook Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Running Brook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 33.88 589th 803 26.7%
2005 45.57 481st 805 40.2%
2006 53.76 411th 804 48.9%
2007 45.23 498th 818 39.1%
2008 49.09 497th 838 40.7%
2009 37.45 603rd 850 29.1%
2010 29.38 679th 855 20.6%
2011 60.95 366th 853 57.1%
2012 54.38 453rd 857 47.1%
2013 64.28 320th 847 62.2%
2014 56.88 440th 867 49.3%
2015 45.52 428th 859 50.2%
2016 37.30 506th 845 40.1%
2017 38.85 479th 847 43.4%
2018 33.20 531st 857 38.0%
2019 41.43 459th 853 46.2%
2021 38.47 382nd 802 52.4%
2022 33.02 543rd 862 37.0%
2023 33.16 524th 855 38.7%
2024 35.31 489th 859 43.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Running Brook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.58 196th 546 64.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Running Brook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.68 397th 796 50.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Running Brook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.42 345th 788 56.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Running Brook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.63 288th 504 42.9%
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Rank History for White students at Running Brook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.77 192nd 528 63.6%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 2.7)
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by a parent
Sunday, December 15, 2013

Open Quote This is an excellent school as my daughter is in 2nd grade and I see the progress and all other activities year by year. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Running Brook Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 220 106 34 5 1 n/a n/a 1 367
1990 221 95 29 9 1 n/a n/a 0 355
1991 221 94 29 12 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1992 213 110 22 10 2 n/a n/a 0 357
1993 183 91 23 10 1 n/a n/a 0 308
1994 159 95 24 9 1 n/a n/a 0 288
1995 132 117 14 19 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1996 132 117 14 19 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1997 129 157 13 22 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1998 106 185 15 36 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1999 74 186 14 46 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2000 82 156 20 54 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2001 82 150 22 49 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2002 92 136 19 52 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2003 92 136 19 52 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2004 121 121 14 53 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2005 139 129 25 48 0 n/a n/a 0 341
2006 137 138 27 43 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2007 110 162 27 40 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2008 126 196 31 39 2 n/a n/a 0 394
2009 115 217 23 45 1 n/a n/a 0 401
2010 123 229 34 46 2 n/a n/a 0 434
2011 75 202 32 63 1 0 45 0 418
2012 83 209 32 63 0 0 48 0 435
2013 92 239 44 65 2 0 41 0 483
2014 96 243 40 72 1 1 39 0 492
2015 109 268 33 73 1 4 41 0 529
2016 102 261 31 68 0 4 44 0 510
2017 104 264 28 72 2 3 42 0 515
2018 88 289 26 58 1 2 33 0 497
2019 90 285 24 63 1 0 37 0 500
2020 102 256 27 52 0 1 46 0 484
2021 66 215 33 50 1 1 36 0 402
2022 65 224 29 55 1 2 39 0 415
2023 80 202 22 49 1 4 41 0 399

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Running Brook Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 367 23.5 15.6 n/a
1990 355 23.5 15.1 10.1
1991 356 25.5 13.9 7
1992 357 25.5 14.0 17.4
1993 308 25.5 12.1 20.1
1994 288 24.0 12.0 20.5
1995 282 24.5 11.5 30.1
1996 282 24.5 11.5 30.1
1997 321 29.0 11.1 36.4
1998 342 31.5 10.9 41.5
1999 320 31.5 10.2 58.1
2000 312 33.5 9.3 51.9
2001 303 34.0 8.9 47.5
2002 299 35.5 8.4 51.8
2003 299 35.5 8.4 51.8
2004 309 35.5 8.7 36.6
2005 341 34.0 10.0 34
2006 345 35.0 9.9 32.2
2007 339 36.0 9.4 29.8
2008 394 41.5 9.5 31
2009 401 42.0 9.5 39.2
2010 434 38.5 11.2 36.2
2011 418 42.0 9.9 42.3
2012 435 38.5 11.2 42.5
2013 483 39.0 12.3 43.3
2014 492 41.0 12.0 49
2015 529 52.0 10.1 48.4
2016 510 49.0 10.4 51.6
2017 515 51.0 10.0 41.7
2018 497 51.0 9.7 44.3
2019 500 45.0 11.1 43.2
2020 484 51.0 9.4 45.5
2021 402 46.8 8.5 46.5
2022 415 46.6 8.9 47.2
2023 399 46.0 8.6 50.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Running Brook Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 367 23.5 15.6 n/a
1990 355 23.5 15.1 10.1
1991 356 25.5 13.9 7
1992 357 25.5 14.0 17.4
1993 308 25.5 12.1 20.1
1994 288 24.0 12.0 20.5
1995 282 24.5 11.5 30.1
1996 282 24.5 11.5 30.1
1997 321 29.0 11.1 36.4
1998 342 31.5 10.9 41.5
1999 320 31.5 10.2 58.1
2000 312 33.5 9.3 51.9
2001 303 34.0 8.9 47.5
2002 299 35.5 8.4 51.8
2003 299 35.5 8.4 51.8
2004 309 35.5 8.7 36.6
2005 341 34.0 10.0 34
2006 345 35.0 9.9 32.2
2007 339 36.0 9.4 29.8
2008 394 41.5 9.5 31
2009 401 42.0 9.5 39.2
2010 434 38.5 11.2 36.2
2011 418 42.0 9.9 42.3
2012 435 38.5 11.2 42.5
2013 483 39.0 12.3 43.3
2014 492 41.0 12.0 49
2015 529 52.0 10.1 48.4
2016 510 49.0 10.4 51.6
2017 515 51.0 10.0 41.7
2018 497 51.0 9.7 44.3
2019 500 45.0 11.1 43.2
2020 484 51.0 9.4 45.5
2021 402 46.8 8.5 46.5
2022 415 46.6 8.9 47.2
2023 399 46.0 8.6 50.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Running Brook Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,226 (6.9%) $16,593 (93.1%) $17,819
2020 $1,204 (5.6%) $20,155 (94.4%) $21,359
2021 $1,425 (5.4%) $24,811 (94.6%) $26,236
2022 $1,726 (7.1%) $22,699 (92.9%) $24,426
2023 $1,790 (7.4%) $22,243 (92.6%) $24,033

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Running Brook Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 459th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 524th of 855 Elementary schools
 7.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students500399
 20.2%
African American285202
 29.1%
American Indian11
Asian2422
 8.3%
Hispanic6349
 22.2%
Pacific Islander04
White9080
 11.1%
Two or More Races3741
 10.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.2%50.9%
 7.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Running Brook Elementary

Running Brook Elementary ranks 489th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 399 students attended Running Brook Elementary.

Students at Running Brook Elementary are 51% African American, 20% White, 12% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Running Brook Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wilde Lake Middle
High : Wilde Lake High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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