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Tulip Grove Elementary

Summary:

Tulip Grove 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 performance, particularly in mathematics and English language arts.

Tulip Grove Elementary's academic achievements are noteworthy, with 35.8% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 59.6% proficient or better in English language arts, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's science performance is also impressive, with 31.8% of 5th-grade students proficient or better, compared to 13.9% for the district and 23.9% for the state. Tulip Grove Elementary has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top half of Maryland elementary schools, earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Tulip Grove Elementary outperforms most nearby schools, such as Woodmore Elementary, Glenn Dale Elementary, and Northview Elementary, it lags behind the exceptional performance of Heather Hills Elementary, a magnet school in the area. Additionally, the school's diverse student population includes a significant achievement gap between its African American and White students, an area that requires further attention and targeted interventions to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2909 Trainor Ln
       Bowie, MD  20715

(301) 805-2680

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
281st of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,001 Help


Students who attend Tulip Grove Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Benjamin Tasker Middle
High:    Bowie High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  370

Racial breakdown:

African American:
50.3%
White:
25.4%
Hispanic:
14.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tulip Grove Elementary ranks better than 67.3% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 8th 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 64.07. (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 Tulip Grove Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (50.3%), White (25.4%), Hispanic (14.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tulip Grove Elementary is 14.5. 83 elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tulip Grove Elementary is $18,001. 104 elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Tulip Grove 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 Tulip Grove Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tulip Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.96 540th 803 32.8%
2005 40.93 525th 805 34.8%
2006 28.77 616th 804 23.4%
2007 29.05 625th 818 23.6%
2008 72.75 236th 838 71.8%
2009 85.14 57th 850 93.3%
2010 77.14 171st 855 80.0%
2011 79.19 126th 853 85.2%
2012 86.66 12th 857 98.6%
2013 78.33 144th 847 83.0%
2014 77.77 182nd 867 79.0%
2015 70.27 247th 859 71.2%
2016 54.38 353rd 845 58.2%
2017 50.37 386th 847 54.4%
2018 57.19 332nd 857 61.3%
2019 59.72 318th 853 62.7%
2021 47.44 299th 802 62.7%
2022 58.48 339th 862 60.7%
2023 68.63 244th 855 71.5%
2024 64.07 281st 859 67.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Tulip Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.88 245th 796 69.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Tulip Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.63 472nd 788 40.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Tulip Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.42 132nd 504 73.8%
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Rank History for White students at Tulip Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.33 320th 528 39.4%
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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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Reviews:
by a citizen
Friday, November 22, 2019

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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



Enrollment information for Tulip Grove Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 268 152 3 6 4 n/a n/a 0 433
1990 329 205 8 8 4 n/a n/a 0 554
1991 372 252 13 6 0 n/a n/a 0 643
1992 384 280 15 3 0 n/a n/a 0 682
1993 339 298 17 6 1 n/a n/a 0 661
1994 341 338 17 8 1 n/a n/a 0 705
1995 339 222 16 9 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1996 339 222 16 9 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1997 354 196 18 9 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1998 330 220 21 7 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1999 291 207 15 9 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2000 266 149 23 13 1 n/a n/a 0 452
2001 270 222 20 17 0 n/a n/a 0 529
2002 239 282 17 22 4 n/a n/a 0 564
2003 239 282 17 22 4 n/a n/a 0 564
2004 198 314 26 20 2 n/a n/a 0 560
2005 184 310 28 22 3 n/a n/a 0 547
2006 131 267 22 26 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2007 134 266 15 22 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2008 116 95 9 24 1 n/a n/a 0 245
2009 108 108 13 27 4 n/a n/a 0 260
2010 127 116 16 27 3 n/a n/a 0 289
2011 119 116 16 35 0 3 25 0 314
2012 112 125 16 33 0 1 20 0 307
2013 117 214 21 45 0 1 20 0 418
2014 140 221 23 43 1 0 11 0 439
2015 127 195 23 34 1 0 4 0 384
2016 133 192 17 36 3 0 4 0 385
2017 109 177 12 43 2 0 4 0 347
2018 113 154 13 38 2 0 3 0 323
2019 112 164 4 38 2 0 2 0 322
2020 114 182 5 41 0 0 7 0 349
2021 88 183 7 46 2 0 9 0 335
2022 99 189 10 52 2 1 14 0 367
2023 94 186 12 55 2 3 18 0 370

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 Tulip Grove Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 433 20.7 20.9 n/a
1990 554 23.8 23.2 11.4
1991 643 25.8 24.9 10.7
1992 682 28.7 23.7 8.8
1993 661 26.6 24.8 9.1
1994 705 26.8 26.3 12.8
1995 586 23.1 25.4 19.6
1996 586 23.1 25.4 19.6
1997 577 25.5 22.6 20.1
1998 578 25.6 22.6 22.8
1999 522 25.7 20.3 25.9
2000 452 25.8 17.5 13.3
2001 529 23.8 22.2 15.7
2002 564 28.9 19.5 16.8
2003 564 28.9 19.5 16.8
2004 560 27.5 20.4 15.7
2005 547 30.0 18.2 15.5
2006 446 24.0 18.6 14.6
2007 437 24.3 18.0 17.4
2008 245 16.0 15.3 13.9
2009 260 16.5 15.8 18.8
2010 289 16.7 17.2 22.1
2011 314 19.5 16.0 25.2
2012 307 17.3 17.7 21.2
2013 418 21.6 19.3 28.9
2014 439 25.8 16.9 31.2
2015 384 26.0 14.7 30.2
2016 385 25.0 15.4 26.2
2017 347 23.3 14.8 32
2018 323 22.4 14.4 29.4
2019 322 22.5 14.3 32.9
2020 349 21.9 15.9 29.2
2021 335 23.5 14.2 31.3
2022 367 20.5 17.9 30.2
2023 370 25.5 14.5 38.6

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 Tulip Grove Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 433 20.7 20.9 n/a
1990 554 23.8 23.2 11.4
1991 643 25.8 24.9 10.7
1992 682 28.7 23.7 8.8
1993 661 26.6 24.8 9.1
1994 705 26.8 26.3 12.8
1995 586 23.1 25.4 19.6
1996 586 23.1 25.4 19.6
1997 577 25.5 22.6 20.1
1998 578 25.6 22.6 22.8
1999 522 25.7 20.3 25.9
2000 452 25.8 17.5 13.3
2001 529 23.8 22.2 15.7
2002 564 28.9 19.5 16.8
2003 564 28.9 19.5 16.8
2004 560 27.5 20.4 15.7
2005 547 30.0 18.2 15.5
2006 446 24.0 18.6 14.6
2007 437 24.3 18.0 17.4
2008 245 16.0 15.3 13.9
2009 260 16.5 15.8 18.8
2010 289 16.7 17.2 22.1
2011 314 19.5 16.0 25.2
2012 307 17.3 17.7 21.2
2013 418 21.6 19.3 28.9
2014 439 25.8 16.9 31.2
2015 384 26.0 14.7 30.2
2016 385 25.0 15.4 26.2
2017 347 23.3 14.8 32
2018 323 22.4 14.4 29.4
2019 322 22.5 14.3 32.9
2020 349 21.9 15.9 29.2
2021 335 23.5 14.2 31.3
2022 367 20.5 17.9 30.2
2023 370 25.5 14.5 38.6

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 Tulip Grove Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $383 (2.5%) $15,009 (97.5%) $15,392
2020 $314 (2.2%) $13,875 (97.8%) $14,189
2021 $592 (3.7%) $15,417 (96.3%) $16,009
2022 $1,417 (8.8%) $14,642 (91.2%) $16,059
2023 $1,509 (8.4%) $16,492 (91.6%) $18,001

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tulip Grove 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 318th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 244th of 855 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students322370
 14.9%
African American164186
 13.4%
American Indian22
Asian412
 200%
Hispanic3855
 44.7%
Pacific Islander03
White11294
 16.1%
Two or More Races218
 800%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.9%38.6%
 5.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tulip Grove Elementary

Students at Tulip Grove Elementary are 50% African American, 25% White, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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

Middle : Benjamin Tasker Middle
High : Bowie High

Tulip Grove Elementary ranks 281st of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 370 students attended Tulip Grove Elementary.


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