Lee Elementary School vs Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School

Lee Elementary School and Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School sit 3.9 miles apart in Portland, Oregon, yet their state rankings tell a sharply different story. Lee Elementary School ranks #50 of 1226 schools in Oregon — an impressive result by any measure. Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School ranks #8 of 1226, placing it among the handful of highest-rated schools in the state and carrying an overall rating of 9.5/10 versus Lee's 9.0/10.

The academic and growth scores reveal where each school leads. Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School posts an academic score of 9.9/10, a full 1.5 points above Lee Elementary School's 8.4/10 — a meaningful gap in measured proficiency. Lee closes the distance on growth: its 9.4/10 growth score edges Le Monde's 9.1/10, meaning Lee is producing stronger year-over-year learning gains relative to student starting points, even if Le Monde's students score higher in absolute terms.

Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School enrolls 378 students compared to Lee Elementary School's 289, yet achieves a significantly lower student-teacher ratio — 12.6:1 versus Lee's 16.1:1. That 3.5-student difference per classroom translates to meaningfully more individual attention at Le Monde. Lee Elementary School serves a neighborhood population at a regular public school, making it accessible without application or lottery.

The two schools diverge structurally in ways that affect long-term planning. Lee Elementary School is a KG–05 program, so families transition to a separate middle school after fifth grade. Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School runs KG–08, keeping students through middle school in the same building and the same language-immersion environment — a distinct advantage for families who want continuity. Le Monde's charter status means enrollment is by choice and may involve a lottery, while Lee Elementary School admits students by attendance zone.