LaSalle-Backus Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-8

501 Riggs Rd NE, Washington, DC

Lamond Riggs Neighborhood

District Of Columbia Public Schools

252 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Deborah Ann Cox

Student Teacher Ratio
8:1

Math Proficiency
27%

Reading Proficiency
32%

B+

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

32%

Math Proficiency

27%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

8:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

7.7%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

364:1

Student Diversity

Female

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Black

52.2%

Hispanic

45.1%

White

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

2.0 parent

4/29/2025

I don't believe the school has before-care, so I'm not sure what that other commenter is referring to. Overall, the school has questionable practices in my opinion. Scores were poor last year, and it's hard to get transparent and honest information from the administration. Nearby charters have more...

5.0 parent

12/13/2023

This is a wonderful school and feels like a hidden gem in the DCPS system. Also has Pre-K 3 and 4 along with free before and aftercare.

1.0 parent

8/24/2007

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List Price Range

$353K - $1M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$537,086

Median Lot Size

2,613 Sq Ft

% Renters

46%

Average Household Income

$120,549

% of College Grads

45.3%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,315 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

71.7%

Homes for Sale

$620,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,416 Sq Ft

5916 8th St NE

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$399,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,192 Sq Ft

5732 5th St NE

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$589,500

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,939 Sq Ft

1324 Galloway St NE

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$575,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,416 Sq Ft

5826 Eastern Ave NE
New 27 days ago

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4 Beds
2 Baths
1,667 Sq Ft

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4 Beds
3 Baths
1,537 Sq Ft

530 Oglethorpe St NE
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2.5 Baths
1,588 Sq Ft

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2 Beds
2 Baths
1,188 Sq Ft

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$525,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
990 Sq Ft

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New 17 days ago

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2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,204 Sq Ft

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2.5 Baths
1,581 Sq Ft

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3 Baths
1,584 Sq Ft

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1,983 Sq Ft

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1,368 Sq Ft

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595+ Sq Ft

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1,504 Sq Ft

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1.5 Baths
1,501 Sq Ft

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Coolidge High School

9th to 12th
Public

C+

Roosevelt High School @ MacFarland

9th to 12th
Public

Columbia Heights Education Campus

6th to 12th
Public

Riggs-LaSalle Community Center

Baseball/Softball
Football
Soccer

Legacy Memorial Park

Walking Paths

Takoma Community Center

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Skateboard

Keene Field

Baseball/Softball

Lamond Recreation Center

Baseball/Softball
Trails
Playground

Takoma Playground

Basketball
Skateboard
Soccer

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District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20011 Lamond Riggs

LaSalle-Backus Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Washington, DC and is served by the District Of Columbia Public Schools in District of Columbia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 252 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. LaSalle-Backus Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $537,086. Discover additional schools in the area, like Coolidge High School, Roosevelt High School @ MacFarland, Columbia Heights Education Campus, and more. Learn more about what Washington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near LaSalle-Backus Elementary School.

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