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Rockledge Elementary

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Rockledge Elementary ranks 591 st of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

591^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 865 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 32% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Rockledge Elementary in Bowie, MD, is a mid-sized school serving 319 students from Pre-K through 5th grade within the Prince George's County Public Schools district, where 62.4% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school has faced significant academic challenges, with only 14.6% of students proficient in Math and 40.4% in English Language Arts (ELA) in the 2025-2026 school year, placing it well below the state average and in the 32nd percentile statewide. This performance is notably lower than nearby schools like Whitehall Elementary (39.8% Math, 59.6% ELA) and Heather Hills Elementary (80.8% Math, 91.7% ELA), highlighting a stark divide within a small geographic area.

Despite these overall struggles, Rockledge has a notable strength in serving its African American students, ranking in the 79th percentile statewide for this subgroup in 2020-2021—a 4-star performance that suggests effective strategies for this demographic. However, chronic absenteeism remains a persistent issue, hovering around 22% for the past four years, which is better than the district average of 30.2% but much higher than top-performing neighbors like Heather Hills (6.9%) and Whitehall (14.5%). This high absentee rate likely contributes to the school's low academic outcomes, and the gap between ELA and Math proficiency is particularly wide, with ELA scores 2.8 times higher than Math, indicating a critical need for targeted math instruction.

Interestingly, Rockledge spends a substantial $20,202 per student, more than high-performing schools like Heather Hills ($17,495) and Whitehall ($17,827), yet results remain low. This suggests that funding alone isn't the solution; factors like student poverty and resource allocation play a major role. The school's state ranking has also declined from a peak of the 53rd percentile in 2022-2023 to the 32nd percentile in 2025-2026, a concerning trend that contrasts with the stability of nearby schools. For parents, Rockledge offers a dedicated community with a bright spot in supporting African American students, but the challenges of absenteeism and academic performance require careful consideration.

319

Students ?

13.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,202

Per pupil spending ?

62.4%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

7701 Laurel Bowie Rd
Bowie, MD 20715-1002

(301) 805-2720

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

Students who attend Rockledge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Samuel Ogle Middle
High:	Bowie High

Racial breakdown:

African American:

46.1%

Hispanic:

29.2%

White:

14.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 32nd percentile in 2016 → 32nd in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (27% vs 39% meeting standards)

!Mathematics scores 12 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school27%

District avg25%

Maryland avg39%

591^st of 865

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Bottom 32%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

51^st of 135Elementary Schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools

22^nd of 24Prince 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	28.5	591 of 865	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	31.8	546 of 865	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.2	527 of 859	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.3	405 of 855	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	30.3	568 of 862	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	36.5	398 of 802	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	31.0	538 of 853	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	29.1	575 of 857	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	26.3	605 of 847	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	28.5	576 of 845	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	45.8	423 of 859	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	61.4	381 of 867	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	69.2	258 of 847	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	70.0	262 of 857	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	56.3	423 of 853	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	68.5	296 of 855	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	57.1	420 of 850	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	59.2	400 of 838	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	34.0	590 of 818	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	48.9	455 of 804	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2005	42.6	507 of 805	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2004	52.7	446 of 803	44.5%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	61.5	107 of 504	78.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	32.9	457 of 796	42.6%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	42.7	138 of 347	60.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	39.0	369 of 788	53.2%	★★★☆☆

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)

African American (2021)79th percentile+28 vs school

Hispanic (2021)60th percentile+10 vs school

Male (2021)53rd percentile+3 vs school

Female (2021)43rd percentile-8 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts40%-11 vs state

Science21%-12 vs state

Mathematics15%-12 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, February 23, 2018

My son goes here and I am not happy with them. They do not challenge him, they send homework home with no instructions. They are not a safe school, Last year I was able to take my son home with no ID. He has a new teacher that started in January I have not gotten any emails from her introducing herself or anything. This School is horrible, I see why they are ranked #608. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, September 15, 2016

I'ts an excellent school and Principal Prince is making a marked difference is the positive and active engagement of parents. My child brings homework at the Kindergarten level and I think that getting children to learn tenacity, grit and overall hard work is the most valuable aspect of raising them. Thanks to Ms. Valeo and Ms. Hornbeck for all you do for the Kindergarten and First grade kids Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, August 12, 2015

The leadership is more concerned with her career and advancement instead of children's wellbeing. It is all about the test score instead of ensuring that children receive a quality education that they will be able to apply later in life. A lot of rote learning and teaching to the test happening. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, May 20, 2015

When I began at this school it was ranked much higher. Great teachers are leaving. Principal not focused on well being of children but rather pretending the school is doing great. People are always yelling and child behavior never dealt with. People are transferring and even moving to get out of there! Military atmosphere. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, April 28, 2013

I have two children at Rockledge Elementary. This past school year was my first experience. I would rate it one of the better schools. The principal is open to ideas and does listen. I'm not thrilled with class sizes and I hope this will be corrected next year. Also, for the size of the school I believe the school needs a principal and guidance counselor rather than a principal and vice principal. My children have had pretty good teachers and I hope that continues. 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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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
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	591^st of 865 public elementary schools	31.7%		31.8	546^th of 865 public elementary schools	36.9%	45	19.1	16.7	8.6	14.6	38.3	37.9	44.8	40.4	20.7	$20,202	$1,158	$19,044
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 865 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 865 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
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 865 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 865 public elementary schools	69.4%		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
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 865 public elementary schools	63.5%		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
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 865 public elementary schools	54.0%		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
Two Rivers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2754 Conway Road	Odenton	21113	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(410) 222-5000	562	33	16.9	6.8%	215 (38.3%)	194 (34.5%)	57 (10.1%)	47 (8.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (8.5%)	78.3	195^th of 865 public elementary schools	77.5%					(n/a)	42.7	34.4	46.9	41.4	70.5	62.4	82.3	71.8	63.5
Glenn Dale Elementary	Public	K-5	6700 Glenn Dale Rd	Glenn Dale	20769	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 805-2750	493	43	11.5	91.9%	10 (2.0%)	328 (66.5%)	89 (18.1%)	53 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.6%)	11.5	802^nd of 865 public elementary schools	7.3%		18.2	711^th of 865 public elementary schools	17.8%	91	12.6	7.1	5.7	8.7	27.1	18.8	21.7	22.6	8.7	$23,962	$1,347	$22,615
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 865 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

Frequently Asked Questions about Rockledge Elementary

How many students attend Rockledge Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 319 students attended Rockledge Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Rockledge Elementary attend?

Students who attend Rockledge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Samuel Ogle Middle
High : Bowie High

What is the racial makeup of Rockledge Elementary?

Students at Rockledge Elementary are 46% African American, 29% Hispanic, 14% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

What district is Rockledge Elementary in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

Is Rockledge Elementary a good school?

Rockledge Elementary ranks 591^st of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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