L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion

295 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

L’Etoile du Nord French Immersion School (LNFI) is a public magnet school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, that offers a unique educational experience focused on full French immersion. Serving students from kindergarten through grade 5, the school’s curriculum is designed to help children achieve bilingualism and biliteracy by teaching core subjects—such as math, science, and social studies—entirely in French. By immersing students in the language from a young age, the school aims to foster both academic excellence and a deep appreciation for Francophone cultures around the world.

As part of the Saint Paul Public Schools district, LNFI emphasizes global citizenship and high academic standards within a diverse community. The school is known for its collaborative environment, where students develop strong critical thinking and communication skills in two languages. Beyond academics, the school cultivates a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that encourages students to become lifelong learners and culturally aware individuals, preparing them for success in an increasingly interconnected global society.

295

Total Students

22.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion
Demographic	Student Count
White	126
Hispanic	43
Black	57
Asian	14
Two or More	54
American Indian	1

White
126 (42.7 %)
Black
57 (19.3 %)
Two or More
54 (18.3 %)
Hispanic
43 (14.6 %)
Asian
14 (4.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)221-1480
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 5

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 50