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Lasalle-Backus Elementary School

Lasalle-Backus Elementary School is a public primary school in Washington, DC, serving grades EE–5, rated A-, with 279 students and a 8:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2022-2023, the share of students meeting the state standard was 11% in English Language Arts and 8% in Math.

A-TopHap school rating
Rating
A-
Grades
EE–5
Enrollment
279
Students per teacher
8:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2022-2023 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts11%
Math8%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Black51%
Hispanic43%
White4%
Asian1%
Two or more races1%
Male / female
53% / 47%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-23.8%
Prior-year enrollment
366

Homes assigned to this school

2,243 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Lasalle-Backus Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
501 Riggs Rd NE, Washington, DC 20011
Phone
(202) 671-6340
Website
dcps.dc.gov
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
110003000042
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School district

District of Columbia Public Schools

District rating
B
Schools
117
Students
51,904
Spending per student
$25,697
Teachers (FTE)
4,751
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Lasalle-Backus Elementary School

How is Lasalle-Backus Elementary School rated?

Lasalle-Backus Elementary School holds a A- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. District of Columbia Public Schools is rated B overall.

How do students at Lasalle-Backus Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2022-2023 testing year, the share of Lasalle-Backus Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 11% in English Language Arts and 8% in Math.

What grades does Lasalle-Backus Elementary School serve?

Lasalle-Backus Elementary School serves grades EE–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Lasalle-Backus Elementary School?

279 students attend Lasalle-Backus Elementary School, down from 366 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 8:1.

Which homes are assigned to Lasalle-Backus Elementary School?

TopHap matches 2,243 residential properties to Lasalle-Backus Elementary School in and around Washington. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Lasalle-Backus Elementary School in?

Lasalle-Backus Elementary School is part of District of Columbia Public Schools, which reports 117 schools, 51,904 students and $25,697 of spending per student.