Longfellow Elementary vs Running Brook Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students
Running Brook Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
407 students
| Measure | Longfellow Elementary Columbia, Maryland | Running Brook Elementary Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #306 of 879 | #386 of 879 |
| National rank | #20966 of 50,301 | #26693 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 446 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.3% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 35% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 47.7).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 52.8%).
- •Running Brook Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.4).
- •Longfellow Elementary is the larger school with 446 students compared with 407.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Longfellow Elementary better than Running Brook Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Elementary ranks higher (56.0 vs 47.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Longfellow Elementary and Running Brook Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Elementary: 446. Running Brook Elementary: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Elementary and Running Brook Elementary rank in Maryland?
Longfellow Elementary is 306th of 879 and Running Brook Elementary is 386th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).