How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Farnsworth Aerospace Lower | LIFE Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Saint Paul, MN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 466 | 134 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 13.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 70.2% | 80.6% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Farnsworth Aerospace Lower | LIFE Prep |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,634 | $19,931 |
| District | Saint Paul Public Schools | Life Prep |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Farnsworth Aerospace Lower | LIFE Prep |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10.5% | 6.0% |
| African American | 21.7% | 56.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% | 8.2% |
| Asian | 52.8% | 19.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 4.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.8% | 6.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Farnsworth Aerospace Lower | LIFE Prep |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 408:1 | 187:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.4% | 51.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 5 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.