- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Paul, MN
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper
Federal NCES profile for Farnsworth Aerospace Upper, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273384001567
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #7 of 26
- elementary schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 71.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farnsworth Aerospace Upper ranks #7 of 26 elementary schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384001567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper shrank from 486 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 273384001567 · Saint Paul, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 13.3:1 · 71.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Senior High (1,682 students)
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper shrank from 486 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper 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 453
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper
453 students
What this shows Farnsworth Aerospace Upper reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farnsworth Aerospace Upper compares
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper is a shrinking 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.6% | ▲ 67% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.6%
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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 40% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 56.1%
African American 19.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
White 8.2%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Asian at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Farnsworth Aerospace Upper 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 Upper 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 Upper'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 elementary 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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farnsworth Aerospace Upper
How many students attend Farnsworth Aerospace Upper?
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper has 453 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farnsworth Aerospace Upper?
The student-teacher ratio at Farnsworth Aerospace Upper is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 Upper?
71.6% of students at Farnsworth Aerospace Upper are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farnsworth Aerospace Upper?
The largest demographic group at Farnsworth Aerospace Upper is Asian at 56.1% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farnsworth Aerospace Upper?
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Upper rank among elementary schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Farnsworth Aerospace Upper ranks #7 of 26 elementary 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 elementary schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Saint Paul Public Schools?
Besides Farnsworth Aerospace Upper, 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.