Serving 261 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 8:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 261 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in DC
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤20% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
261 students attend Lasalle-backus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Lasalle-backus Elementary School students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lasalle-backus Elementary School?
Lasalle-backus Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, 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?
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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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 261 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤20% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
