Serving 477 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Five Hawks Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 60% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- 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
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Five Hawks Elementary School's student population of 477 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Five Hawks Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Five Hawks Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#411 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
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 #411 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Five Hawks Elementary School often compared to?
Five Hawks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westwood Elementary School, Red Oak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% 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?
477 students attend Five Hawks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Five Hawks Elementary School students are White, 6% 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 15:1, 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
What school district is Five Hawks Elementary School part of?
Five Hawks Elementary School is part of Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District.
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