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Kenilworth Elementary

Summary:

Kenilworth Elementary is a public elementary school in Bowie, Maryland, serving 392 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district, which is ranked 22 out of 25 in the state.

Kenilworth Elementary generally performs better than the district and state averages on the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) tests, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA). In the 2023-2024 school year, 50.3% of Kenilworth students were proficient or better in MCAP/ELA, compared to 36.1% for the district and 48.4% for the state. However, in mathematics, Kenilworth's performance is more mixed, with 25.5% of students proficient or better, compared to 10.8% for the district and 24.1% for the state. The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with higher rankings for female and African American students compared to male and White students.

Kenilworth Elementary's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 255 out of 845 Maryland elementary schools (4 stars) in 2015-2016 to a low of 508 out of 802 (2 stars) in 2020-2021. In the most recent school year, Kenilworth ranked 375 out of 859 and received a 3-star rating. While Kenilworth outperforms nearby schools like Woodmore Elementary, Pointer Ridge Elementary, and High Bridge Elementary, it lags behind the performance of Heather Hills Elementary, a magnet school in the same district, as well as Crofton Woods Elementary in the neighboring Anne Arundel County Public Schools district.


Detail:

Public K-5

 12520 Kembridge Dr
       Bowie, MD  20715-2759

(301) 805-6600

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
375th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,574 Help


Students who attend Kenilworth Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Benjamin Tasker Middle
High:    Bowie High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  392

Racial breakdown:

African American:
49.2%
White:
22.2%
Hispanic:
18.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kenilworth Elementary ranks better than 56.3% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 15th among 137 ranked elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.13. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Kenilworth Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (49.2%), White (22.2%), Hispanic (18.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kenilworth Elementary is 13.6, which is the 57th best among 137 elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kenilworth Elementary is $20,574, which is the 41st highest among 137 elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Kenilworth 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 22nd of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kenilworth Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Kenilworth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 30.93 608th 803 24.3%
2005 39.79 538th 805 33.2%
2006 42.19 513th 804 36.2%
2007 47.21 481st 818 41.2%
2008 58.51 406th 838 51.6%
2009 57.53 415th 850 51.2%
2010 60.44 394th 855 53.9%
2011 56.33 422nd 853 50.5%
2012 47.75 509th 857 40.6%
2013 55.30 415th 847 51.0%
2014 62.64 368th 867 57.6%
2015 53.07 371st 859 56.8%
2016 68.62 255th 845 69.8%
2017 66.80 274th 847 67.7%
2018 58.70 323rd 857 62.3%
2019 46.16 421st 853 50.6%
2021 27.84 508th 802 36.7%
2022 56.54 351st 862 59.3%
2023 53.34 347th 855 59.4%
2024 50.13 375th 859 56.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Kenilworth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.99 561st 796 29.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Kenilworth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.85 408th 788 48.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Kenilworth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.86 329th 504 34.7%
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Rank History for White students at Kenilworth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 13.94 483rd 528 8.5%
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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.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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



Enrollment information for Kenilworth Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 574 150 24 6 3 n/a n/a -1 756
1990 598 172 26 10 5 n/a n/a 0 811
1991 604 188 31 7 4 n/a n/a 0 834
1992 589 193 27 2 5 n/a n/a 0 816
1993 463 157 19 2 0 n/a n/a 0 641
1994 469 143 16 2 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1995 488 150 19 6 2 n/a n/a 0 665
1996 488 150 19 6 2 n/a n/a 0 665
1997 472 185 17 5 3 n/a n/a 0 682
1998 469 214 16 10 1 n/a n/a 0 710
1999 463 245 20 6 0 n/a n/a 0 734
2000 486 143 20 13 1 n/a n/a 0 663
2001 459 162 27 15 0 n/a n/a 0 663
2002 388 227 16 20 2 n/a n/a 0 653
2003 388 227 16 20 2 n/a n/a 0 653
2004 339 203 17 19 3 n/a n/a 0 581
2005 308 255 24 31 5 n/a n/a 0 623
2006 250 276 22 23 5 n/a n/a 0 576
2007 212 237 22 26 3 n/a n/a 0 500
2008 203 137 19 50 1 n/a n/a 0 410
2009 192 145 15 42 1 n/a n/a 0 395
2010 185 153 13 41 2 n/a n/a 0 394
2011 150 161 7 60 1 1 31 0 411
2012 143 150 6 56 3 2 26 0 386
2013 134 122 13 56 4 2 18 0 349
2014 113 126 16 55 4 3 12 0 329
2015 113 126 19 56 1 3 13 0 331
2016 95 128 18 69 3 4 10 0 327
2017 96 134 17 62 2 3 11 0 325
2018 91 146 16 65 1 3 11 0 333
2019 102 165 15 69 0 2 18 0 371
2020 99 182 20 63 0 1 22 0 387
2021 95 186 21 53 0 2 18 0 375
2022 95 182 17 60 0 1 25 0 380
2023 87 193 17 72 0 1 22 0 392

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 Kenilworth Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 756 32.7 23.1 n/a
1990 811 34.0 23.8 3.9
1991 834 35.5 23.4 4.8
1992 816 31.4 25.9 4.3
1993 641 27.4 23.4 5.5
1994 630 26.7 23.6 5.4
1995 665 26.1 25.5 8.6
1996 665 26.1 25.5 8.6
1997 682 28.7 23.8 8.9
1998 710 30.8 23.1 9.9
1999 734 30.9 23.8 14.6
2000 663 34.8 19.1 8.7
2001 663 37.2 17.8 9
2002 653 36.1 18.1 16.5
2003 653 36.1 18.1 16.5
2004 581 32.7 17.8 13.4
2005 623 31.0 20.1 16.5
2006 576 33.0 17.5 21
2007 500 32.4 15.4 23.4
2008 410 30.5 13.4 22.2
2009 395 30.5 13.0 21.3
2010 394 28.6 13.7 25.1
2011 411 27.1 15.1 26
2012 386 24.5 15.7 27.5
2013 349 25.3 13.7 24.1
2014 329 25.2 13.0 24.3
2015 331 25.0 13.2 30.8
2016 327 24.0 13.6 26.6
2017 325 23.4 13.8 29.8
2018 333 26.4 12.6 32.4
2019 371 29.4 12.6 32.1
2020 387 33.4 11.5 32.8
2021 375 32.2 11.6 34.1
2022 380 32.2 11.8 29.7
2023 392 28.8 13.6 42.6

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 Kenilworth Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 756 32.7 23.1 n/a
1990 811 34.0 23.8 3.9
1991 834 35.5 23.4 4.8
1992 816 31.4 25.9 4.3
1993 641 27.4 23.4 5.5
1994 630 26.7 23.6 5.4
1995 665 26.1 25.5 8.6
1996 665 26.1 25.5 8.6
1997 682 28.7 23.8 8.9
1998 710 30.8 23.1 9.9
1999 734 30.9 23.8 14.6
2000 663 34.8 19.1 8.7
2001 663 37.2 17.8 9
2002 653 36.1 18.1 16.5
2003 653 36.1 18.1 16.5
2004 581 32.7 17.8 13.4
2005 623 31.0 20.1 16.5
2006 576 33.0 17.5 21
2007 500 32.4 15.4 23.4
2008 410 30.5 13.4 22.2
2009 395 30.5 13.0 21.3
2010 394 28.6 13.7 25.1
2011 411 27.1 15.1 26
2012 386 24.5 15.7 27.5
2013 349 25.3 13.7 24.1
2014 329 25.2 13.0 24.3
2015 331 25.0 13.2 30.8
2016 327 24.0 13.6 26.6
2017 325 23.4 13.8 29.8
2018 333 26.4 12.6 32.4
2019 371 29.4 12.6 32.1
2020 387 33.4 11.5 32.8
2021 375 32.2 11.6 34.1
2022 380 32.2 11.8 29.7
2023 392 28.8 13.6 42.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kenilworth Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $461 (2.8%) $16,173 (97.2%) $16,634
2020 $400 (2.3%) $17,353 (97.8%) $17,752
2021 $729 (3.7%) $18,860 (96.3%) $19,588
2022 $1,665 (7.7%) $19,992 (92.3%) $21,657
2023 $1,929 (9.4%) $18,646 (90.6%) $20,574

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kenilworth Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 421st of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 347th of 855 Elementary schools
 8.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students371392
 5.7%
African American165193
 17%
American Indian00
Asian1517
 13.3%
Hispanic6972
 4.3%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White10287
 14.7%
Two or More Races1822
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.1%42.6%
 10.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kenilworth Elementary

Kenilworth Elementary ranks 375th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Kenilworth Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Benjamin Tasker Middle
High : Bowie High

In the 2022-23 school year, 392 students attended Kenilworth Elementary.

Students at Kenilworth Elementary are 49% African American, 22% White, 18% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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