- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Paul, MN
Farnsworth Aerospace Lower
Federal NCES profile for Farnsworth Aerospace Lower, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273384001172
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farnsworth Aerospace Lower earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #72 of 86
- schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 71.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Farnsworth Aerospace Lower has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farnsworth Aerospace Lower ranks #72 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384001172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Farnsworth Aerospace Lower grew from 425 students in 2022-23 to 453 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 273384001172 · Saint Paul, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 14.1:1 · 71.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Senior High (1,682 students)
Farnsworth Aerospace Lower grew from 425 students in 2022-23 to 453 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Farnsworth Aerospace Lower in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Senior
Central Senior High
1,682 students
- Harding Senior
Harding Senior High
1,591 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park Senior High
1,392 students
- Johnson Senior
Johnson Senior High
1,076 students
- Capitol Hill M
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo
1,066 students
- This school 466
Farnsworth Aerospace Lower
466 students
What this shows Farnsworth Aerospace Lower reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farnsworth Aerospace Lower compares
Farnsworth Aerospace Lower is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.5% | ▲ 67% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 47% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,634
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 52.8%
African American 21.7%
White 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Farnsworth Aerospace Lower is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saint Paul Public Schools reports $21,634 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farnsworth Aerospace Lower Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harding Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farnsworth Aerospace Lower's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farnsworth Aerospace Lower
How many students attend Farnsworth Aerospace Lower?
Farnsworth Aerospace Lower has 466 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farnsworth Aerospace Lower?
The student-teacher ratio at Farnsworth Aerospace Lower is 14.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Farnsworth Aerospace Lower?
71.5% of students at Farnsworth Aerospace Lower are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farnsworth Aerospace Lower?
The largest demographic group at Farnsworth Aerospace Lower is Asian at 52.8% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farnsworth Aerospace Lower?
Farnsworth Aerospace Lower has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Farnsworth Aerospace Lower rank among schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Farnsworth Aerospace Lower ranks #72 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Saint Paul Public Schools?
Besides Farnsworth Aerospace Lower, Saint Paul Public Schools also operates Central Senior High (1,682 students), Harding Senior High (1,591 students), and Highland Park Senior High (1,392 students). See the Saint Paul Public Schools district page for the complete list.