ST LOUIS LANG IMMERSION SCHOOL

ST LOUIS LANG IMMERSION SCHOOL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the ST. LOUIS LANG IMMERSION SCH school district, located in ST LOUIS, MO with about 704 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 51 teachers, ST LOUIS LANG IMMERSION SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

St. Louis Language Immersion School (SLLIS) is a unique public charter school network located in the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood of St. Louis. It stands out for its commitment to providing a rigorous K-8 education through a full immersion model, where students are taught core academic subjects in a target world language—specifically French, Spanish, or Mandarin Chinese. By prioritizing dual-language acquisition from a young age, the school aims to produce globally-minded students who possess both high-level linguistic proficiency and a deep appreciation for diverse cultures.

Beyond its language-focused curriculum, SLLIS emphasizes the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, which encourages critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and a focus on community service. The school operates as a tuition-free public institution, making this specialized educational model accessible to a diverse range of families across the St. Louis area. By blending cognitive development through immersion with the structured, global perspective of the IB program, SLLIS strives to prepare its graduates to excel in an increasingly interconnected and multilingual world.

For more information, contact ST LOUIS LANG IMMERSION SCHOOL at (314) 533-0975 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.