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Lasalle-backus Elementary School

501 Riggs Rd. Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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10
Top 20%
Serving 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lasalle-backus Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 20% in DC
  • : 25-29% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Lasalle-backus Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Lasalle-backus Elementary School's student population of 255 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
255 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Lasalle-backus Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lasalle-backus Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DC)
#43 out of 220 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lasalle-backus Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lasalle-backus Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lasalle-backus Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
45%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lasalle-backus Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
52%
64%
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White
2%
13%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in District of Columbia.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Lasalle-backus Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lasalle-backus Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lasalle-backus Elementary School's ranking?
Lasalle-backus Elementary School is ranked #43 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Lasalle-backus Elementary School?
255 students attend Lasalle-backus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Lasalle-backus Elementary School students are Black, 45% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lasalle-backus Elementary School?
Lasalle-backus Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lasalle-backus Elementary School offer ?
Lasalle-backus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lasalle-backus Elementary School part of?
Lasalle-backus Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia School District.
In what neighborhood is Lasalle-backus Elementary School located?
Lasalle-backus Elementary School is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 64 other public schools located in Northeast Washington.
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November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 25-29% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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