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#1227 of 1,992 schools in MN
Five Hawks Elementary
Elementary School · Prior Lake-savage Area Schools · Prior Lake, MN
A Prior Lake-savage Area Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
16620 FIVE HAWKS AVE SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372
- Math 60% proficient (2022)
- Reading 56% proficient (2022)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Five Hawks Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 58% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Five Hawks Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,190/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Prior Lake), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$140,835
Median home value
$450,100
Median rent
$1,406/mo
College educated
50.1%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55372; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Ola Del Lago at GrainwoodEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Prior Lake Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Westwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 492 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Prior Lake-savage Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #9 of 11
- District spending per student
- $13,012NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Five Hawks Elementary is listed in PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Five Hawks Elementary
Five Hawks Elementary is a public elementary school in Prior Lake, MN, part of Prior Lake-savage Area Schools, serving approximately 477 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,227 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Five Hawks Elementary
What grades does Five Hawks Elementary serve?
Five Hawks Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Five Hawks Elementary?
Five Hawks Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Five Hawks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Five Hawks Elementary is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Five Hawks Elementary rank in MN?
Five Hawks Elementary ranks #1,227 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Five Hawks Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Five Hawks Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Five Hawks Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Five Hawks Elementary has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Five Hawks Elementary a charter school?
No, Five Hawks Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Five Hawks Elementary a Title I school?
No, Five Hawks Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Five Hawks Elementary?
21.6% of students at Five Hawks Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 477
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (952) 226-0100
- Area population (ZIP 55372)
- 34,617
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55372; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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