D
Needs Improvement
47/100

Farnsworth Aerospace Lower

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 1290 ARCADE ST, Saint Paul, MN 55106
Overall
D
47/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 33% · Math 36% proficient · 12th percentile in Minnesota
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Minnesota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

47
Repit Score
out of 100
453
Students
enrolled
11.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%12/100reading 10th percentile, math 13th percentile among Minnesota elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 66% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +2 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Minnesota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency33% (−20 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency36% (−11 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Minnesota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black30%30%reading -5 pts, math -4 pts41st percentile (list)
Asian27%27%reading -26 pts, math -32 pts7th percentile (list)
Low-income27%32%reading -12 pts, math -8 pts18th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1290 ARCADE ST
City Saint Paul
ZIP Code 55106
District 2733840
NCES School ID 273384001172
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 55106

Understanding the community around Farnsworth Aerospace Lower helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $63,179
Per Capita Income $26,571
Poverty Rate 16.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.3%
High School or Higher 82.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $216,300
Median Rent $1,172
Owner-Occupied 57.8%
Renter-Occupied 42.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Farnsworth Aerospace Lower.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Asian 57.0%
Black 16.6%
White 10.6%
Hispanic/Latino 9.5%
Two or More Races 5.7%
American Indian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 453
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Farnsworth Aerospace Lower?
Farnsworth Aerospace Lower has a Repit School Score of 47 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Farnsworth Aerospace Lower?
Farnsworth Aerospace Lower has 453 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1.
What grades does Farnsworth Aerospace Lower serve?
Farnsworth Aerospace Lower serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Farnsworth Aerospace Lower receive per student?
Farnsworth Aerospace Lower receives $24,161 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Farnsworth Aerospace Lower in 55106 ▼
Avg Home Value
$264,268
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,319
1-Year Change
+3.5%
% Renters
42.2%

Other Schools in 55106

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026