FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE LOWER

FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE LOWER is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Saint Paul Public Schools school district, located in SAINT PAUL, MN with about 487 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE LOWER has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE LOWER, located on Arcade Street in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a specialized elementary school within the Saint Paul Public Schools district. The school is unique for its integrated aerospace-themed curriculum, which emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through the lens of aviation and space exploration. By incorporating hands-on learning experiences and project-based activities, the school aims to foster critical thinking, creativity, and a sense of wonder in students from pre-kindergarten through grade four.

As part of a K-8 pathway (with the upper campus serving older students), FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE LOWER focuses on building a strong academic foundation while encouraging students to explore real-world applications of their studies. The school culture is centered on preparing children to be global citizens and future innovators, often leveraging community partnerships and aerospace-related enrichment opportunities. By creating an immersive environment that blends traditional instruction with specialized STEM exploration, Farnsworth seeks to prepare its young learners for success in both the aerospace field and beyond.

For more information, contact FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE LOWER at (651) 293-8675 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1290 ARCADE ST
SAINT PAUL, MN 55106-2093
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FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE LOWER is a public Title I school in SAINT PAUL, MN with about 487 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
487
Teachers:
29.94
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 487 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE LOWER is predominantly Asian, representing about 71% of the student body.

Asian
70.6%
Black or African American
10.7%
Hispanic/Latino
9.0%
White
5.7%
Two or more races
3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
46.0%
Male
54.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.