Veterans Elementary vs Thunder Hill Elementary
Veterans Elementary and Thunder Hill Elementary are very closely rated, both scoring around 5.8 out of 10. Veterans Elementary is significantly larger with 897 students, about 2.0× the size of Thunder Hill Elementary (454). In math proficiency, Veterans Elementary leads at 62.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Veterans Elementary
Ellicott City, MD
5.8/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
897 students
Thunder Hill Elementary
Columbia, MD
6.2/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
454 students
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| Metric | Veterans Elementary | Thunder Hill Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.8 / 10 | 6.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.7 | 6.8 |
| Growth Score | 3.2 | 4.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.3% | 34.1% |
| Environment Score | 9.5 | 9.1 |
| State Rank | #895 of 1,363 | #774 of 1,363 |
| State Percentile | 34th | 43th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Veterans Elementary | Thunder Hill Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 62.0% | 57.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 58.0% | 62.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Veterans Elementary | Thunder Hill Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 897 | 454 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.6:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.3% | 34.1% |
| District | Howard County Public Schools | Howard County Public Schools |
| City | Ellicott City | Columbia |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Ellicott City (21043) | Columbia (21045) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $141,846 | $117,323 |
| Median Home Value | $607,300 | $438,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,964 | $1,768 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 64.3% | 57.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% | 8.4% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 28 min |