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Thunder Hill Elementary

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

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About Thunder Hill Elementary

Thunder Hill Elementary serves kindergarten through grade 5 as a public school in Columbia, Maryland. It reported 459 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Columbia. There are about 11.7 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (39.3 teachers in all). It is one of 78 schools in Howard County Public Schools. Families comparing options will find 63 other schools within 5 miles. Federal locale data places it in a midsize city, in Howard County.

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School facts

Address	9357 Mellenbrook Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
Phone	(410) 313-6922
School district	Howard County Public Schools
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	459
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	39.3
Students per teacher	11.7
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 240042000757). 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 Thunder Hill Elementary serve?

Thunder Hill Elementary serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Thunder Hill Elementary?

Thunder Hill Elementary reported 459 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thunder Hill Elementary?

About 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 459 students and 39.3 teachers in federal data.

Is Thunder Hill Elementary a public or charter school?

Thunder Hill Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Thunder Hill Elementary in?

Thunder Hill 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 Thunder Hill Elementary located?

Thunder Hill Elementary is at 9357 Mellenbrook Rd, Columbia, MD 21045. The phone number is (410) 313-6922.

How many other schools are near Thunder Hill Elementary?

There are 63 other schools within 5 miles of Thunder Hill Elementary in our directory.