CHARLEMAGNE FRENCH IMMERSION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Charlemagne French Immersion Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Eugene SD 4J school district, located in Eugene, OR with about 348 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 12 teachers, Charlemagne French Immersion Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 29:1. 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.

Charlemagne French Immersion Elementary School, located in Eugene, Oregon, is a specialized public magnet school within the Eugene School District 4J. The school is unique for its immersive curriculum, where students from kindergarten through fifth grade are taught the majority of their core subjects in French. This program aims to foster bilingualism and biliteracy, allowing students to achieve native-like fluency while simultaneously meeting all state academic standards. By integrating language learning with a standard rigorous curriculum, the school provides a multicultural perspective that prepares students for global citizenship.

Beyond its academic focus, Charlemagne is known for cultivating a tight-knit, collaborative community that emphasizes both cognitive and social-emotional development. The school draws families from across the district who are dedicated to language acquisition and cultural exploration. Because it is a choice school, it maintains a distinct identity centered on the celebration of Francophone cultures, active parent involvement, and a learning environment designed to encourage critical thinking through a linguistic lens.

For more information, contact Charlemagne French Immersion Elementary School at (541) 790-3177 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.