School Overview
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.
466
Total Students
34.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Farnsworth Aerospace Lower
Demographic Student Count
White49
Hispanic41
Black101
Asian246
Two or More27
American Indian2
  • Asian
    246 (52.8%)
  • Black
    101 (21.7%)
  • White
    49 (10.5%)
  • Hispanic
    41 (8.8%)
  • Two or More
    27 (5.8%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Saint Paul Public Schools
Phone: (651)293-8675
Website: http://farnsworth.spps.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 327
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 65
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 20
Kindergarten 86
Grade 1 91
Grade 2 87
Grade 3 84
Grade 4 98

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Farnsworth Aerospace Lower
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten20
Kindergarten86
Grade 191
Grade 287
Grade 384
Grade 498
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Farnsworth Aerospace Lower
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21947%
Male24753%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Charter School 134 Students