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Tulip Grove Elementary

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Tulip Grove Elementary ranks 316 th of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

316^th

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of 865 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 63% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Tulip Grove Elementary is a K-5 school in Bowie, MD, serving 477 students within the Prince George's County Public Schools district, and it stands out as a strong performer in a district that faces significant challenges.

Academically, Tulip Grove is a clear success story within its district. Its proficiency rates in Mathematics (32.3%) and English Language Arts (61.7%) are more than double the PGCPS averages, making it one of the higher-performing schools in the area. The school also has a notable strength in supporting its African American students, ranking in the 74th percentile statewide for effectiveness with this group. However, a key area for improvement is math, where proficiency drops significantly from 3rd grade (47.5%) to 5th grade (23.5%). This "math slide" is not inevitable, as nearby top-performer Heather Hills Elementary shows consistent math scores across all grades. While Tulip Grove's chronic absenteeism rate of 22.4% is a concern, it is much better than the district average of 30.2% and lower than nearby schools like High Bridge Elementary (26.2%) and Northview Elementary (32.0%), suggesting a stronger culture of attendance.

When compared to its peers, Tulip Grove is part of a group of similarly performing schools in the area. Yorktown Elementary and Whitehall Elementary have very similar demographics and performance levels, though Whitehall achieves slightly higher math scores (39.8%) and a much lower chronic absenteeism rate (14.5%). This suggests that Tulip Grove could look to Whitehall's strategies for improvement. Interestingly, Tulip Grove's per-student spending ($17,662) is higher than that of the top-performing Heather Hills ($17,495) and the high-performing Crofton Woods Elementary ($14,877) in the neighboring Anne Arundel County Public Schools district, indicating that higher spending does not automatically guarantee top-tier results. Overall, Tulip Grove is a solid, above-average school that offers a strong educational foundation, especially in reading, but has clear opportunities to improve math instruction and further reduce absenteeism.

477

Students ?

15.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,662

Per pupil spending ?

43.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2909 Trainor Ln
Bowie, MD 20715

(301) 805-2680

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

Students who attend Tulip Grove Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Benjamin Tasker Middle
High:	Bowie High

Racial breakdown:

African American:

52.8%

White:

22.4%

Hispanic:

14.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 71st percentile in 2023 → 63rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (45% vs 39% meeting standards)

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

✓Above the Maryland median (63rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 71st-percentile peak (2023) to 63rd (2026)

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school45%

District avg25%

Maryland avg39%

316^th of 865

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 37%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From top 42% (2016) to top 37% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th 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	61.0	316 of 865	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.0	336 of 865	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.1	281 of 859	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.6	244 of 855	71.5%	★★★★☆
2022	58.5	339 of 862	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.4	299 of 802	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.7	318 of 853	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.2	332 of 857	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	50.4	386 of 847	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	54.4	353 of 845	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	70.3	247 of 859	71.2%	★★★★☆
2014	77.8	182 of 867	79.0%	★★★★☆
2013	78.3	144 of 847	83.0%	★★★★☆
2012	86.7	12 of 857	98.6%	★★★★★
2011	79.2	126 of 853	85.2%	★★★★☆
2010	77.1	171 of 855	80.0%	★★★★☆
2009	85.1	57 of 850	93.3%	★★★★★
2008	72.8	236 of 838	71.8%	★★★★☆
2007	29.0	625 of 818	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	28.8	616 of 804	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	40.9	525 of 805	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2004	42.0	540 of 803	32.8%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	56.4	132 of 504	73.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	54.9	245 of 796	69.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	30.6	472 of 788	40.1%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	33.3	320 of 528	39.4%	★★☆☆☆

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)74th percentile+11 vs school

Female (2021)69th percentile+7 vs school

Male (2021)40th percentile-23 vs school

White (2021)39th percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts62%+10 vs state

Science34%~ state avg

Mathematics32%+5 vs state

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What people are saying

by a citizen
Friday, November 22, 2019

The teachers and staff are sweet, expert, and committed to the students' development. However, this school's quality is brought down by their current director. She willingly ignores behavioral issues and difficulties in students, antagonizes teachers, and creates conflicts with some parents. One example, witnessed by many students, teachers, and parents, was when there was a mother picking up her daughter from the nurse's office. She came in an uber, and had left her infant son in the uber to go pick up her daughter. The principal didn't like that, so she PICKED UP this mother's son without any right or consent, placed him on the curb, told the Uber to leave, and only told the mother after she came out from picking up her daughter. That kind of behavior is unacceptable. Close Quote

by Harold (a parent)
Sunday, March 10, 2019

My son is currently a 2nd grader at Tulip Grove and has been attending since kindergarten. The building is new and just reopened and is beautiful. The community is very involved and there is a sense of unity. Their after care program is exceptional with an array of activities that exceed expectations. The principal is a hard and tireless worker and students feel safe due to her presence. I highly recommend his school and believe it’s a hidden gem Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, January 22, 2019

The staff at TGES are extremely compassionate, hard working and dedicated. Their academic programs are rigorous and the school activities for the students are carefully planned, prepared and implemented.The PTA is on board and very supportive. I highy recommend this institution as a school of choice. Good job everyone. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, December 31, 2016

We are in our fifth and final year at Tulip Grove. It has been a great experience. I was hesitant to enroll my son in a public school but this turned out to go well beyond my expectations. I will miss Tulip Grove. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, August 22, 2016

We are about to begin our second year at Tulip Grove and I am thrilled about it! The principal is amazing and she has a team of teachers who actually enjoy teaching! A refreshing change in PG County where you don't see this often. This is Bowie's best! 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 (2025)	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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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	605^th of 865 public elementary schools	30.1%		23.3	637^th of 865 public elementary schools	26.4%	32	23.8	14.4	8.1	15.8	46.4	27.4	39.5	37.8	22.1	$17,321	$1,025	$16,296
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 865 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 Tulip Grove Elementary

How many students attend Tulip Grove Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 477 students attended Tulip Grove Elementary.

Is Tulip Grove Elementary a good school?

Tulip Grove Elementary ranks 316^th of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Tulip Grove Elementary?

Students at Tulip Grove Elementary are 53% African American, 22% White, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What district is Tulip Grove Elementary in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Tulip Grove Elementary attend?

Students who attend Tulip Grove Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Benjamin Tasker Middle
High : Bowie High

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