Tulip Grove Elementary School: Top Bowie K-5 Education &amp; Growth (2026 List)

About Tulip Grove Elementary School

Tulip Grove Elementary School is a public K–5 school in the Prince George's County Public Schools system. It is located at 2909 Trainor Lane in Bowie, Maryland. There are about 450 to 460 students at the school, and there is one teacher for every 15 students. A lot of students are from minority groups, about 76% of the student body, and their academic performance is above average for Maryland. About 37% of students are good at math and 62% are good at reading and language arts. One of Maryland's best elementary schools, Tulip Grove, focuses on academic growth, character development, and getting involved in the community.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%

Reading 62%

State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 62% in Reading.

31

Full-time Teachers

15 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

457

Total Students

$88452

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 25.4%

Asian 3.2%

Hispanic 14.9%

Black 50.3%

Two+ Races 4.9%

Native Am. 1%

White

25.4%

Asian

3.2%

Hispanic

14.9%

Black

50.3%

Two+ Races

4.9%

Native Am.

1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 457

49.5%

226 Female

50.5%

231 Male

Student Population

457 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

335 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Tulip Grove Elementary School Contact Information

Address

2909 TRAINOR LN, BOWIE, MD 20715

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Phone

(301) 805-2680

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Website

https://schools.pgcps.org/tulipgrove/

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:15am - 3:50pm

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Alliance for a Healthier Generation recently named the school one of the 13 schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) district to receive the 2025 America's Healthiest Schools designation. This national award shows how dedicated the school is to nutrition, physical activity, school health services, staff well-being, and getting involved in the community.

FAQ

Q1.What unique programs does Tulip Grove Elementary have?

Ans.The school has classes in art, music, physical education, and STEM subjects to help students grow in all areas.

Q2. Is there a group for parents or a PTA at Tulip Grove Elementary?

Ans. Yes, Tulip Grove Elementary has a PTA that plans events, raises money, and gets people involved in the community.

Q3: Does Tulip Grove Elementary offer care after school?

Ans. Yes, the school offers after-school care and enrichment programs through the county or groups they work with.

Q4. Do students have chances to be leaders?

Ans. Students can join the student council, take on leadership roles in their classes, and become peer mentors.

Q5. Does Tulip Grove Elementary School put a lot of emphasis on using technology in the classroom?

Ans. Yes, the school uses technology in the classroom by giving students devices and digital learning tools.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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