St. Louis Language Immersion Schools is an organization operating charter schools in St. Louis, Missouri. Its first two schools, The French School and The Spanish School, opened in 2009. The Chinese School opened in 2012.
Serving 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, St. Louis Lang Immersion School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Louis Lang Immersion School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
St. Louis Lang Immersion School's student population of 493 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
493 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Rankings
St. Louis Lang Immersion School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Louis Lang Immersion School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1702 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
17%
9%
Black
67%
15%
White
5%
67%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Louis Lang Immersion School's ranking?
St. Louis Lang Immersion School is ranked #1702 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend St. Louis Lang Immersion School?
493 students attend St. Louis Lang Immersion School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of St. Louis Lang Immersion School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Louis Lang Immersion School?
St. Louis Lang Immersion School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does St. Louis Lang Immersion School offer ?
St. Louis Lang Immersion School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Louis Lang Immersion School part of?
St. Louis Lang Immersion School is part of St. Louis Lang Immersion School District.
In what neighborhood is St. Louis Lang Immersion School located?
St. Louis Lang Immersion School is located in the Downtown West neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 3 other public schools located in Downtown West.
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