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Kenilworth Elementary

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Kenilworth Elementary ranks 398 th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

398^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 54% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Kenilworth Elementary is a K-5 school in Bowie, MD, serving 364 students within the Prince George's County Public Schools district, and it stands out as a steady, middle-of-the-pack performer in a neighborhood with dramatic highs and lows.

Kenilworth has earned a 3-star rating for four of the last five years, currently ranking in the 54th percentile statewide. This consistency is a key differentiator from nearby schools. For example, Heather Hills Elementary, just half a mile away, is a top-5 school in the state with over 90% proficiency in English Language Arts (ELA), while High Bridge Elementary and Northview Elementary rank lower. Kenilworth sits comfortably in the middle, offering a more predictable academic environment. The school also has a lower rate of economic disadvantage (48.6% free/reduced lunch) than many of its PGCPS neighbors, such as High Bridge (92.4%) and Rockledge Elementary (62.4%). A notable advantage is its low student-teacher ratio of 12:1, the lowest in the area, which suggests smaller class sizes.

However, there are important concerns. Kenilworth spends more per student ($22,824) than any nearby school, including top-performing Heather Hills ($17,495), yet its academic outcomes are middling. This "spending paradox" suggests funds may not be translating into test scores as effectively as elsewhere. The school shows a clear strength in ELA (48.7% proficient) compared to Math (33% proficient), which is an area for targeted improvement. Additionally, chronic absenteeism has doubled in four years to 28.1%, a red flag that families should monitor closely as it can impact learning.

364

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,824

Per pupil spending ?

48.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

12520 Kembridge Dr
Bowie, MD 20715-2759

(301) 805-6600

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

Students who attend Kenilworth Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Benjamin Tasker Middle
High:	Bowie High

Racial breakdown:

African American:

45.1%

Hispanic:

25.3%

White:

18.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 70th percentile in 2016 → 54th in 2026

Strengths

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Prince George's County Public Schools

✓Above the Maryland median (54th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 16 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school40%

District avg25%

Maryland avg39%

398^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 46%▼ down 16 pts since 2016

From top 30% (2016) to top 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

18^th of 135Elementary Schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools

22^nd of 25Prince George's County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	51.8	398 of 864	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.3	412 of 865	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.1	375 of 859	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.3	347 of 855	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.5	351 of 862	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	27.8	508 of 802	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.2	421 of 853	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.7	323 of 857	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	66.8	274 of 847	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	68.6	255 of 845	69.8%	★★★★☆
2015	53.1	371 of 859	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	62.6	368 of 867	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	55.3	415 of 847	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	47.8	509 of 857	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	56.3	422 of 853	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.4	394 of 855	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	57.5	415 of 850	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	58.5	406 of 838	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	47.2	481 of 818	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	42.2	513 of 804	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2005	39.8	538 of 805	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2004	30.9	608 of 803	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	34.9	329 of 504	34.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	25.0	561 of 796	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	35.8	408 of 788	48.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	13.9	483 of 528	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2021)48th percentile+12 vs school

African American (2021)35th percentile~ school

Female (2021)30th percentile-7 vs school

White (2021)9th percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts49%-3 vs state

Science34%~ state avg

Mathematics33%+6 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, June 12, 2019

My child has been with Kenilworth Elementary for 4 years. He loves going school and enjoys learning as well joining school activities. Class sizes are small. There is strong emphasis in Reading and Math. His teachers are very helpful. PTA is very supportive of school activities. Parents are informed by the principal and school personnel with school concerns and activities. Close Quote

by a teacher
Friday, June 22, 2018

The school staff is corrupt. Most of the school has a bad attitude and demonstrate no great esteem to educate students. They is gross discrimination of the African American students particularly toward the male students. There is contention between the staff members. This is partly due to the leadership of the principal who has no direction or vision for the school. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, March 16, 2018

This is my 7th year with children at this school and I have seen a lot of improvement. Our new principal, Mrs. Clark, is fantastic. The class sizes are generally small. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)				MCAP English Language Arts (2026)				MCAP Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kenilworth Elementary	Public	K-5	12520 Kembridge Dr	Bowie	20715	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 805-6600	364	30	12.0	48.6%	67 (18.4%)	164 (45.1%)	92 (25.3%)	17 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (6.3%)	51.8	398^th of 864 public elementary schools	53.9%		49.3	412^th of 865 public elementary schools	52.4%	14	37.7	24.3	38.6	33.0	52.5	47.8	45.6	48.7	33.9	$22,824	$1,365	$21,459
Heather Hills Elementary	Public, Magnet	2-5	12605 Heming Ln	Bowie	20716	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 805-2730	361	25	14.6	37.7%	51 (14.1%)	248 (68.7%)	23 (6.4%)	22 (6.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.2%)	98.7	4^th of 864 public elementary schools	99.5%		98.2	8^th of 865 public elementary schools	99.1%	4	80.2	80.0	81.9	80.8	93.0	88.2	93.3	91.7	77.1	$17,495	$857	$16,638
Tulip Grove Elementary	Public	K-5	2909 Trainor Ln	Bowie	20715	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 805-2680	477	30	15.9	43.4%	107 (22.4%)	252 (52.8%)	70 (14.7%)	18 (3.8%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	26 (5.5%)	61	316^th of 864 public elementary schools	63.4%		60	336^th of 865 public elementary schools	61.2%	20	47.5	25.3	23.5	32.3	61.3	64.4	58.8	61.7	33.8	$17,662	$998	$16,664
Northview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 Northview Dr	Bowie	20716	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 218-1520	587	44	13.3	62.5%	44 (7.5%)	414 (70.5%)	92 (15.7%)	17 (2.9%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.7%)	14 (2.4%)	27.2	604^th of 864 public elementary schools	30.1%		23.3	637^th of 865 public elementary schools	26.4%	33	23.8	14.4	8.1	15.8	46.4	27.4	39.5	37.8	22.1	$17,321	$1,025	$16,296
Woodmore Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3501 Moylan Dr	Bowie	20715	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 390-0239	402	29	14.1	56.5%	10 (2.5%)	317 (78.9%)	47 (11.7%)	13 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.7%)	57.1	352^nd of 864 public elementary schools	59.3%		61.4	322^nd of 865 public elementary schools	62.8%	30	36.8	32.4	18.7	28.6	56.1	57.5	52.0	55.1	43.4	$19,125	$987	$18,137
Yorktown Elementary	Public	K-5	7301 Race Track Rd	Bowie	20715	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 805-6610	396	25	15.7	37.4%	69 (17.4%)	204 (51.5%)	60 (15.2%)	26 (6.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.8%)	68.3	265^th of 864 public elementary schools	69.3%		70.1	257^th of 865 public elementary schools	70.3%	8	40.0	50.0	18.4	35.9	69.2	75.0	60.5	68.2	36.8	$18,712	$1,024	$17,688
Whitehall Elementary	Public	K-5	3901 Woodhaven Ln	Bowie	20715	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 805-1000	485	32	15.2	37.9%	107 (22.1%)	248 (51.1%)	57 (11.8%)	40 (8.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.6%)	67.8	269^th of 864 public elementary schools	68.9%		71.4	244^th of 865 public elementary schools	71.8%	25	46.2	44.6	28.9	39.8	53.8	63.9	60.7	59.6	41.2	$17,827	$986	$16,841
High Bridge Elementary	Public	K-5	7011 High Bridge Rd	Bowie	20720	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 805-2690	394	24	16.2	92.4%	29 (7.4%)	237 (60.2%)	105 (26.6%)	8 (2.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	35	529^th of 864 public elementary schools	38.8%		31.8	547^th of 865 public elementary schools	36.8%	18	27.1	20.3	9.4	19.3	39.0	57.6	41.5	46.2	18.9	$22,182	$1,285	$20,897
Rockledge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7701 Laurel Bowie Rd	Bowie	20715	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 805-2720	319	23	13.9	62.4%	45 (14.1%)	147 (46.1%)	93 (29.2%)	15 (4.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (5.3%)	28.5	590^th of 864 public elementary schools	31.7%		31.8	546^th of 865 public elementary schools	36.9%	44	19.1	16.7	8.6	14.6	38.3	37.9	44.8	40.4	20.7	$20,202	$1,158	$19,044
Crofton Woods Elementary	Public	K-5	1750 Urby Dr	Crofton	21114	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-5805	742	44	16.8	13.3%	476 (64.2%)	87 (11.7%)	71 (9.6%)	59 (8.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	45 (6.1%)	88.4	102^nd of 864 public elementary schools	88.2%		88.8	95^th of 865 public elementary schools	89.0%	7	61.6	48.8	54.1	54.5	76.6	65.4	77.0	72.9	66.7	$14,877	$1,076	$13,801

Frequently Asked Questions about Kenilworth Elementary

Is Kenilworth Elementary a good school?

Kenilworth Elementary ranks 398^th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Kenilworth Elementary in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

How many students attend Kenilworth Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 364 students attended Kenilworth Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Kenilworth Elementary attend?

Students who attend Kenilworth Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Benjamin Tasker Middle
High : Bowie High

What is the racial makeup of Kenilworth Elementary?

Students at Kenilworth Elementary are 45% African American, 25% Hispanic, 18% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

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