Serving 454 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Five Hawks Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: FIVE HAWKS EL serves the west part of Prior Lake, MN, covering an area of approximately 13.1 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 4.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Five Hawks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Five Hawks Elementary School's student population of 454 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspire and empower each student to reach their full potential.
School Rankings
Five Hawks Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Five Hawks Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#330 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.3%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Five Hawks Elementary School's ranking?
Five Hawks Elementary School is ranked #330 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Five Hawks Elementary School often compared to?
Five Hawks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red Oak Elementary School, Redtail Ridge Elementary School, Westwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Five Hawks Elementary School?
454 students attend Five Hawks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Five Hawks Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Five Hawks Elementary School?
Five Hawks Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Five Hawks Elementary School offer ?
Five Hawks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Five Hawks Elementary School part of?
Five Hawks Elementary School is part of Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools.
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