Running Brook Elementary School

Excellent, the staff and friendly and they are very concerned about my child’s education

Just a fantastic school. Both of my children have excelled. The staff is outstanding. The former principal Troy Todd was named Howard County Educator of the year for 2017. The staff has about the lowest turnover of any school in the county. There is a great deal of diversity, not just socio-economically, but educationally. The school manages this beautifully, fostering a fertile environment for both accelerated and remedial students. I'm involved in the county travel lacrosse program, so I interact constantly with the children and parents at the most affluent schools in the county. None of those children are exposed to an educational and cultural environment as enriching as RBES and it shows. Most of the negative reviews seem fairly unhinged. Some people weren't born to be happy. None of their complaints seem even remotely tethered to the reality I've seen in that building for the past seven years.

Excellent, school has amazing staff! Awesome environment

Wonderful school. I have two kids that attended running brook with very different learning abilities. The school have served them well. Lots of parent involved activities. Principle Todd is awesome. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is because the front desk is not welcoming and they always act like you are a bother to them. They hardly ever smile or seem happy to help. All in all, I'm grateful this is the elementary school in my area. Sad to be leaving the area.