Yujin Gakuen Elementary School

yg.4j.lane.edu/

216 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Yujin Gakuen Elementary School, located in Eugene, Oregon, is a unique public magnet school within the Eugene School District 4J. It is nationally recognized for its innovative Japanese immersion program, which provides students with a rigorous academic curriculum delivered primarily in Japanese. The school’s mission focuses on fostering global citizenship, cultural competency, and high academic achievement, allowing students to develop proficiency in both English and Japanese while exploring the traditions and values of Japanese culture.

Beyond its language-focused instruction, Yujin Gakuen operates with a strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school maintains a diverse student body that draws from across the district, creating a collaborative environment where students are encouraged to be curious and engaged learners. By integrating language acquisition with standard elementary subjects, the school prepares its students to transition into middle and high school programs that continue their language studies, ultimately aiming to develop well-rounded individuals capable of succeeding in an increasingly interconnected world.

216

Total Students

15.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Yujin Gakuen Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	102
Hispanic	24
Asian	18
Two or More	69
Pacific Islander	2

White
102 (47.4%)
Two or More
69 (32.1%)
Hispanic
24 (11.2%)
Asian
18 (8.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.9%)

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:	N/A
District:	Eugene SD 4J
Phone:	(541)790-4606
Website:	http://yg.4j.lane.edu/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 31

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Yujin Gakuen Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	28
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	37
Grade 3	41
Grade 4	37
Grade 5	31

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Yujin Gakuen Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	102	47.2%
Male	113	52.3%
Not Specified	1	0.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)