Yorktown Elementary

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Yorktown Elementary ranks 276 th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Yorktown Elementary is a public elementary school in Bowie, Maryland, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district. With a diverse student population, the school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, particularly in mathematics and English language arts.

Yorktown Elementary's academic performance is a standout, with 36.4% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 59.6% in English language arts, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's low-income and African American students also perform exceptionally well, ranking among the top Maryland elementary schools in these categories. However, the school's male students lag behind their female counterparts. Yorktown Elementary's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio may contribute to its strong academic outcomes.

While Yorktown Elementary is a strong-performing school, it faces competition from nearby schools that outperform it, such as Crofton Meadows Elementary, Heather Hills Elementary, and Crofton Elementary, all of which are ranked higher in the state. The school's performance, while above average, suggests there is still room for improvement to reach the top-performing elementary schools in Maryland.

Detail:

Public K-5

7301 Race Track Rd
Bowie, MD 20715-1437

(301) 805-6610

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
276^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,969

Students who attend Yorktown Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Samuel Ogle Middle
High:	Bowie High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 343

Racial breakdown:

African American:

54.8%

White:

21.3%

Hispanic:

14.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Yorktown Elementary ranks better than 67.9% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 7^th among 137 ranked elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.12. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Yorktown Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (54.8%), White (21.3%), Hispanic (14.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Yorktown Elementary is 15.4. 103 elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Yorktown Elementary employs 22.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Yorktown Elementary is $17,969. 106 elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Yorktown Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Prince George's County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Prince George's County Public Schools 22^nd of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Yorktown Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Yorktown Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	53.39	440^th	803	45.2%
2005	48.33	458^th	805	43.1%
2006	59.06	361^st	804	55.1%
2007	56.72	397^th	818	51.5%
2008	48.63	504^th	838	39.9%
2009	41.46	569^th	850	33.1%
2010	48.27	521^st	855	39.1%
2011	41.97	545^th	853	36.1%
2012	64.86	328^th	857	61.7%
2013	65.08	308^th	847	63.6%
2014	68.40	305^th	867	64.8%
2015	75.13	206^th	859	76.0%
2016	73.48	226^th	845	73.3%
2017	62.66	292^nd	847	65.5%
2018	61.39	308^th	857	64.1%
2019	60.87	309^th	853	63.8%
2021	38.90	377^th	802	53.0%
2022	61.53	311^th	862	63.9%
2023	53.65	344^th	855	59.8%
2024	65.12	276^th	859	67.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Yorktown Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	82.76	19^th	546	96.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Yorktown Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	39.35	386^th	796	51.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Yorktown Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	36.17	403^rd	788	48.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Yorktown Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	42.85	243^rd	504	51.8%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Yorktown Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1993	275	91	29	5	3	n/a	n/a	403
1994	353	107	43	5	4	n/a	n/a	512
1995	398	115	55	7	4	n/a	n/a	579
1996	398	115	55	7	4	n/a	n/a	579
1997	403	125	54	7	2	n/a	n/a	591
1998	358	143	67	9	3	n/a	n/a	580
1999	355	167	58	8	2	n/a	n/a	590
2000	316	195	49	12	1	n/a	n/a	573
2001	311	245	54	13	2	n/a	n/a	625
2002	278	262	36	21	5	n/a	n/a	602
2003	278	262	36	21	5	n/a	n/a	602
2004	250	273	37	26	5	n/a	n/a	591
2005	209	305	30	32	5	n/a	n/a	581
2006	123	210	31	50	2	n/a	n/a	416
2007	115	226	37	78	1	n/a	n/a	457
2008	88	116	27	48	0	n/a	n/a	279
2009	78	121	24	50	0	n/a	n/a	273
2010	94	135	29	44	2	n/a	n/a	304
2011	86	108	20	39	2	1	18	274
2012	73	100	17	36	2	1	18	247
2013	65	148	24	35	2	0	20	294
2014	73	151	26	37	0	0	25	312
2015	70	172	25	31	0	0	21	319
2016	65	160	26	22	1	1	20	295
2017	68	214	26	30	1	1	18	358
2018	65	240	27	32	1	2	14	381
2019	67	253	24	40	1	1	20	406
2020	68	246	21	48	0	1	19	403
2021	67	234	19	50	1	1	20	392
2022	78	210	15	54	2	0	22	381
2023	73	188	10	50	3	0	19	343

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Yorktown Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	403	15.3	26.3	0.5
1994	512	21.3	24.0	7.2
1995	579	22.6	25.6	8.1
1996	579	22.6	25.6	8.1
1997	591	25.2	23.5	8.1
1998	580	25.5	22.7	7.1
1999	590	25.6	23.0	12.9
2000	573	29.9	19.2	15.5
2001	625	29.5	21.2	17.6
2002	602	33.1	18.2	17.8
2003	602	33.1	18.2	17.8
2004	591	30.3	19.5	18.1
2005	581	35.0	16.6	21.5
2006	416	32.0	13.0	15.4
2007	457	30.6	14.9	26
2008	279	25.9	10.8	24
2009	273	20.4	13.4	30.4
2010	304	19.1	15.9	28.3
2011	274	19.0	14.3	27
2012	247	15.7	15.7	34
2013	294	20.2	14.5	28.9
2014	312	19.5	16.0	27.6
2015	319	22.0	14.5	29.2
2016	295	21.0	14.0	24.4
2017	358	19.4	18.3	26.5
2018	381	24.2	15.7	26.2
2019	406	23.7	17.1	24.1
2020	403	23.9	16.8	22.8
2021	392	24.7	15.8	27
2022	381	24.7	15.4	20.2
2023	343	22.2	15.4	32.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Yorktown Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	403	15.3	26.3	0.5
1994	512	21.3	24.0	7.2
1995	579	22.6	25.6	8.1
1996	579	22.6	25.6	8.1
1997	591	25.2	23.5	8.1
1998	580	25.5	22.7	7.1
1999	590	25.6	23.0	12.9
2000	573	29.9	19.2	15.5
2001	625	29.5	21.2	17.6
2002	602	33.1	18.2	17.8
2003	602	33.1	18.2	17.8
2004	591	30.3	19.5	18.1
2005	581	35.0	16.6	21.5
2006	416	32.0	13.0	15.4
2007	457	30.6	14.9	26
2008	279	25.9	10.8	24
2009	273	20.4	13.4	30.4
2010	304	19.1	15.9	28.3
2011	274	19.0	14.3	27
2012	247	15.7	15.7	34
2013	294	20.2	14.5	28.9
2014	312	19.5	16.0	27.6
2015	319	22.0	14.5	29.2
2016	295	21.0	14.0	24.4
2017	358	19.4	18.3	26.5
2018	381	24.2	15.7	26.2
2019	406	23.7	17.1	24.1
2020	403	23.9	16.8	22.8
2021	392	24.7	15.8	27
2022	381	24.7	15.4	20.2
2023	343	22.2	15.4	32.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Yorktown Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$351 (2.8%)	$11,986 (97.2%)	$12,337
2020	$324 (2.5%)	$12,610 (97.5%)	$12,933
2021	$605 (4.3%)	$13,591 (95.7%)	$14,196
2022	$1,598 (9.6%)	$15,058 (90.4%)	$16,656
2023	$1,510 (8.4%)	$16,459 (91.6%)	$17,969

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Yorktown Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 309^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 344^th of 855 Elementary schools	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	406	343	15.5%
African American	253	188	25.7%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	24	10	58.3%
Hispanic	40	50	25%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	67	73	9%
Two or More Races	20	19	5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.1%	32.4%	8.2%

Schools Near Yorktown Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
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	343	22	15.4	32.4%	73 (21.3%)	188 (54.8%)	50 (14.6%)	10 (2.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.5%)	65.1	276^th of 859 public elementary schools	67.9%		53.7	344^th of 855 public elementary schools	59.8%	68	31.2	49.2	29.8	36.4	59.2	70.5	48.2	59.6	36.4	$17,969	$1,510	$16,459
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	566	34	16.4	32.9%	123 (21.7%)	308 (54.4%)	68 (12.0%)	42 (7.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (3.9%)	56.7	324^th of 859 public elementary schools	62.3%		68.5	248^th of 855 public elementary schools	71.0%	76	39.3	24.1	22.0	28.3	60.2	53.1	52.7	55.3	36.3	$14,420	$1,145	$13,275
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	341	22	15.6	58.1%	54 (15.8%)	165 (48.4%)	90 (26.4%)	14 (4.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	15 (4.4%)	31.2	527^th of 859 public elementary schools	38.6%		45.3	405^th of 855 public elementary schools	52.6%	122	18.9	13.0	10.9	14.2	41.5	53.8	38.2	44.4	14.5	$18,921	$1,572	$17,350
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	370	26	14.5	38.6%	94 (25.4%)	186 (50.3%)	55 (14.9%)	12 (3.2%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	18 (4.9%)	64.1	281^st of 859 public elementary schools	67.3%		68.6	244^th of 855 public elementary schools	71.5%	37	46.0	32.3	31.3	35.8	66.1	58.8	54.5	59.6	31.8	$18,001	$1,509	$16,492
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	392	29	13.6	42.6%	87 (22.2%)	193 (49.2%)	72 (18.4%)	17 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (5.6%)	50.1	375^th of 859 public elementary schools	56.3%		53.3	347^th of 855 public elementary schools	59.4%	28	19.3	24.6	32.3	25.5	42.1	47.1	61.3	50.3	33.3	$20,574	$1,929	$18,646
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	342	29	11.8	62.6%	14 (4.1%)	199 (58.2%)	106 (31.0%)	10 (2.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	30.4	536^th of 859 public elementary schools	37.6%		35.7	504^th of 855 public elementary schools	41.1%	32	22.0	13.6	11.1	15.3	41.1	52.6	39.4	44.0	11.1	$21,736	$2,076	$19,660
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	734	42	17.4	13.6%	482 (65.7%)	62 (8.4%)	68 (9.3%)	61 (8.3%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (7.6%)	88	96^th of 859 public elementary schools	88.8%		87.7	101^st of 855 public elementary schools	88.2%	5	54.8	49.6	56.6	53.7	71.1	68.8	83.6	74.3	62.3	$13,737	$1,238	$12,499
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	346	21	16.7	33.2%	37 (10.7%)	247 (71.4%)	20 (5.8%)	27 (7.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.8%)	97.7	11^th of 859 public elementary schools	98.7%		97.8	13^th of 855 public elementary schools	98.5%	2	88.0	70.5	60.6	71.7	98.7	87.4	90.9	91.8	63.6	$15,297	$1,179	$14,118
Crofton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1405 Duke Of Kent Dr	Crofton	21114	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-5800	653	42	15.4	13.8%	388 (59.4%)	105 (16.1%)	72 (11.0%)	46 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	39 (6.0%)	85.1	119^th of 859 public elementary schools	86.1%		84.1	127^th of 855 public elementary schools	85.1%	8	57.7	50.0	46.7	51.1	73.2	78.9	73.6	75.3	37.7	$14,908	$1,507	$13,401
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	567	37	15.3	62.1%	41 (7.2%)	391 (69.0%)	88 (15.5%)	20 (3.5%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	23 (4.1%)	23.6	602^nd of 859 public elementary schools	29.9%		23	618^th of 855 public elementary schools	27.7%	16	17.3	10.6	5.6	10.6	45.0	32.6	31.5	35.7	15.7	$17,558	$1,533	$16,025

Frequently Asked Questions about Yorktown Elementary

Is Yorktown Elementary a good school?

Yorktown Elementary ranks 276^th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Yorktown Elementary in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Yorktown Elementary attend?

Students who attend Yorktown Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Samuel Ogle Middle
High : Bowie High

What is the racial makeup of Yorktown Elementary?

Students at Yorktown Elementary are 55% African American, 21% White, 15% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Yorktown Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 343 students attended Yorktown Elementary.

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