- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bowie, MD
Tulip Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tulip Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240051001177
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tulip Grove Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Maryland schools.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Bowie · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tulip Grove Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tulip Grove Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Bowie, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+87 students YoY
Tulip Grove Elementary grew from 370 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (+23.5%).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+87 students YoY 240051001177 · Bowie, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 19.1:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Tulip Grove Elementary grew from 370 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (+23.5%). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Tulip Grove Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- High Point Hig
High Point High
3,012 students
- Charles Herber
Charles Herbert Flowers High
2,712 students
- Parkdale High
Parkdale High
2,588 students
- Bowie High
Bowie High
2,580 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
2,544 students
- This school 477
Tulip Grove Elementary
477 students
What this shows Tulip Grove Elementary reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tulip Grove Elementary compares
Tulip Grove Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 32% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 37% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 94% in Maryland - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,789
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 477 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.8%
White 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Tulip Grove Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince George's County Public Schools reports $19,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tulip Grove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tulip Grove Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Bowie
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Whitehall Elementary
Standard public school
485 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Pointer Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Yorktown Elementary
Standard public school
396 students 18:1 students per teacher
High Bridge Elementary
Standard public school
394 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Kenilworth Elementary
Standard public school
364 students 13:1 students per teacher
Heather Hills Elementary
Standard public school
361 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tulip Grove Elementary
How many students attend Tulip Grove Elementary?
Tulip Grove Elementary has 477 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bowie, MD. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), up 87.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tulip Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tulip Grove Elementary is 19.1:1, which is 32% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tulip Grove Elementary?
31.1% of students at Tulip Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tulip Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tulip Grove Elementary is African American at 52.8% of enrollment, in Bowie, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tulip Grove Elementary?
Tulip Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tulip Grove Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bowie?
By Resource Investment Index, Tulip Grove Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Bowie, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bowie on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Tulip Grove Elementary, Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students), Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students), and Parkdale High (2,588 students). See the Prince George's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.