Chinese Language Immersion School

chinese-immersion.4j.lane.edu/

110 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Chinese Language Immersion School (CLIS), located in Eugene, Oregon, is a specialized public magnet program within the Eugene School District 4J. The school is designed to provide students with a rigorous academic foundation while simultaneously fostering bilingualism and biliteracy in Mandarin Chinese and English. By integrating language learning directly into the core curriculum, the program aims to develop students who are not only proficient in a second language but also culturally competent and prepared for a globalized society.

The school is well-regarded for its immersive pedagogical approach, where students spend a significant portion of their day learning academic subjects in Mandarin. Beyond the linguistic benefits, the program emphasizes critical thinking and cross-cultural understanding, drawing on the district's commitment to high academic standards and diverse educational pathways. It serves as a popular choice for families in the Eugene area seeking a unique, long-term educational experience that bridges cultural gaps and builds strong communication skills from an early age.

110

Total Students

7.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chinese Language Immersion School
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	10
Asian	9
Two or More	35

White
56 (50.9%)
Two or More
35 (31.8%)
Hispanic
10 (9.1%)
Asian
9 (8.2%)

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)790-3700
Website:	http://chinese-immersion.4j.lane.edu/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	110
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
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 18

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 18