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
31%

Reading Proficiency
28%

B+

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

28%

Math Proficiency

31%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 8:1 Teachers 35	Full Time Teachers 35
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

Male 52.7%	Female 47.3%
Black 50.9%	Hispanic 42.7%
White 4.3%	Asian or Pacific Islander 1.1%
Two or more races 1.1%

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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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 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 28% are proficient in reading. LaSalle-Backus Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $547,878. 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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