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Running Brook Elementary

Columbia, Maryland · Grades PreK to 5 · Howard County Public Schools

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About Running Brook Elementary

Running Brook Elementary is a public school in Columbia, Maryland, serving pre-K through grade 5. It reported 407 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Columbia. With about 42.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 9.5 students per teacher. Howard County Public Schools runs 78 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Howard County. Families comparing options will find 66 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	5215 W Running Brook Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
Phone	(410) 313-6893
School district	Howard County Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	407
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	42.7
Students per teacher	9.5
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Howard County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 240042000751). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Running Brook Elementary serve?

Running Brook Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Running Brook Elementary?

Running Brook Elementary reported 407 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Running Brook Elementary?

About 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 407 students and 42.7 teachers in federal data.

Is Running Brook Elementary a public or charter school?

Running Brook Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Running Brook Elementary in?

Running Brook Elementary is part of Howard County Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/md/howard-county-public-schools/

Where is Running Brook Elementary located?

Running Brook Elementary is at 5215 W Running Brook Rd, Columbia, MD 21044. The phone number is (410) 313-6893.

How many other schools are near Running Brook Elementary?

There are 66 other schools within 5 miles of Running Brook Elementary in our directory.