St. Louis Language Immersion School (SLLIS)
Address
1881 Pine St, St. Louis, MO 63103Contact
314-533-0975 x 2225This school is wheelchair accessible
About this school
Mission
SLLIS provides a bilingual, culturally responsive, transformational education that enriches the children of St. Louis City.
Quick Fact 1
SLLIS was the #1 charter elementary school in Missouri in 2024 according to U.S. News & World Report Rankings.
Quick Fact 2
SLLIS students demonstrate strong growth in reading and math. In reading, SLLIS students grew at higher rates than 99% of schools across the country during the 2024-2025 school year.
Quick Fact 3
SLLIS’ Dual Language Model is a framework whereby students learn 50% of their core content in the target language and 50% in English. Each day, all core content areas are taught in the designated Language of Instruction, which ensures that instruction is balanced between English and the target languages. SLLIS offers programs in French, Spanish, and Chinese.
Key Upcoming Dates
- Early Enrollment Application Open Date: 2023-10-01
- Early Enrollment Application Deadline: Rolling
Events
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School Hours
Boys & Girls Club
Beyond School
Transportation
Cost
Staffing
Student Diversity
| Total Students | 520.0 |
|---|---|
| American Indian / Alaska Native | N/A |
| Asian | N/A |
| Black | 63.7% |
| Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | N/A |
| Hispanic | 18.9% |
| White | 6.5% |
| Multiracial | 10.1% |
| Total Students | 520.0 |
|---|---|
| Male | 47.0% |
| Female | 53.0% |
| Limited English Proficient | 10.3% |
| Students With Disabilities | 8.6% |
| Low Income | 60.2% |
Student Learning
3 Average 1 Way Below Average Missouri Assessment Program
| Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 3 Average 1 Way Below Average 24.5% | 23.9% | 46.8% |
| Mathematics | 3 Average 1 Way Below Average 20.0% | 20.2% | 41.0% |
| Science | 2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average 15.6% | 21.6% | 40.3% |
1 Way Below Average 1 Way Below Average Academic Growth
| Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 1 Way Below Average 1 Way Below Average 44.5% | 50.7% | 49.9% |
| Mathematics | 2 Below Average 3 Average 50.0% | 50.8% | 50.0% |
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About this data
Academic GrowthWhy is this useful?Academic growth scores are useful for comparing how much students progress relative to where they started. What does this number mean?Academic growth is calculated by comparing the progress of an individual to his or her academic peers across a state or city region. Academic growth is calculated by comparing the progress of an individual student to his or her academic peers across the state. Scores of 50 indicate that the average student in this school is maintaining the status quo; scores above 50 indicate the average student is learning more than his or her peers statewide; and scores below 50 indicate that the average student is falling behind his or her peers statewide.
Where is this data from?For more information visit the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s MSIP5 APR Summary Report (Public). |
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Safety & Climate
5 Way Above Average 2 Below Average Attendance
| Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance Rate | 5 Way Above Average 2 Below Average 70.7% | 52.3% | 76.5% |
3 Average 3 Average Bullying Incidents
| Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Basis of Race/Nationality | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| On Basis of Gender | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| On Basis of Disability | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
0 0 Discipline
| Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out of School Suspensions (OSS) | 0 0 | 6.4% | 3.6% |
Teacher Profile
4 Above Average 3 Average Teacher Profile
| Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Years of Experience | 4 Above Average 2 Below Average 9.3 | 7.3 | 12.7 |
| % of Teachers with Advanced Degrees | 4 Above Average 3 Average 52.4% | 37.1% | 58.7% |
4 Above Average 4 Above Average Students per Teacher
| Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per Teacher | 4 Above Average 4 Above Average 10.0 | 15.9 | 18.3 |
Education Focus
- Instrumental Band
- Chinese
- French
- Spanish
Activities
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Volleyball
School Visits & Enrollment
- Students who reside in St. Louis City are immediately eligible to attend SLLIS.
- Due to the language immersion environment, SLLIS primarily enrolls new students in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade. New students in grades 2-5 with no prior language experience are eligible to enroll in the French program. Students with prior experience in French, Spanish, or Chinese may also enroll in the corresponding language program.
- Pre-K Enrollment: The student must turn 4 before August 1. Kindergarten Enrollment: The student must turn 5 before October 1.
