Five Hawks Elementary vs WestWood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Five Hawks Elementary
Prior Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
454 students
WestWood Elementary
Prior Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
505 students
| Measure | Five Hawks Elementary Prior Lake, Minnesota | WestWood Elementary Prior Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #359 of 923 | #97 of 923 |
| National rank | #9712 of 50,301 | #3497 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 454 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.9% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 79% |
| city | Prior Lake | Prior Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •WestWood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 72.3).
- •WestWood Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 65%).
- •WestWood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 65%).
- •WestWood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 20.9%).
- •WestWood Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.5).
- •WestWood Elementary is the larger school with 505 students compared with 454.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Five Hawks Elementary better than WestWood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), WestWood Elementary ranks higher (82.8 vs 72.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Five Hawks Elementary and WestWood Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Prior Lake and Prior Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Five Hawks Elementary: 454. WestWood Elementary: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Five Hawks Elementary and WestWood Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Five Hawks Elementary is 359th of 923 and WestWood Elementary is 97th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).