- Running Brook Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Swansfield Elementary (415:1 vs. 256:1).
- Swansfield Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Running Brook Elementary (113 vs. 31).
- Swansfield Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Running Brook Elementary (154 vs. 116).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Swansfield Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Running Brook Elementary (154 vs. 116).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Swansfield Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Running Brook Elementary (113 vs. 31).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Running Brook Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Swansfield Elementary (6 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Running Brook Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Swansfield Elementary (415:1 vs. 256:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Running Brook Elementary
$19,256.24
Swansfield Elementary
$19,256.24
Local revenue share
Running Brook Elementary
63%
Swansfield Elementary
63%
State revenue share
Running Brook Elementary
32.5%
Swansfield Elementary
32.5%
Federal revenue share
Running Brook Elementary
4.5%
Swansfield Elementary
4.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Running Brook Elementary
19.6%
Swansfield Elementary
19.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Howard County
$146,982
Howard County
$146,982
Poverty rate
Howard County
5.1%
Howard County
5.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Howard County
64.5%
Howard County
64.5%
Unemployment rate
Howard County
2.6%
Howard County
2.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.