At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 515
389
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
50%-2.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
9.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Running Brook Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Columbia, Maryland. The school enrolls 389 students. It is part of the Howard County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictHoward County Public Schools
County24027
CityColumbia
ZIP21044
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240042000751
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment389
White20.1%
Hispanic / Latino12.3%
Black / African American50.6%
Asian5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.0%
Two or More Races10.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
20.1%
Hispanic
12.3%
Black
50.6%
Asian
5.5%
Two+
10.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.