Running Brook Elementary vs Talbott Springs 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.
Running Brook Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
407 students
Talbott Springs Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students
| Measure | Running Brook Elementary Columbia, Maryland | Talbott Springs Elementary Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #386 of 879 | #246 of 879 |
| National rank | #26693 of 50,301 | #16215 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 407 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 48% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Talbott Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 47.7).
- •Talbott Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 35%).
- •Talbott Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Talbott Springs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 52.8%).
- •Running Brook Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.0).
- •Talbott Springs Elementary is the larger school with 461 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 Running Brook Elementary better than Talbott Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Talbott Springs Elementary ranks higher (62.9 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 Running Brook Elementary and Talbott Springs Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Running Brook Elementary: 407. Talbott Springs Elementary: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Running Brook Elementary and Talbott Springs Elementary rank in Maryland?
Running Brook Elementary is 386th of 879 and Talbott Springs Elementary is 246th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).