School Overview
LaSalle-Backus Education Campus, located at 501 Riggs Rd NE in Washington, D.C., is a public school serving students from early childhood through the eighth grade as part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. The school is situated in the Riggs Park neighborhood and is designed to provide a continuous educational environment for students throughout their elementary and middle school years. By offering a unified campus for younger and older students, the school aims to foster a cohesive community culture that supports student development from early foundations through the transition to high school.

As a DCPS institution, LaSalle-Backus adheres to the district’s broader educational standards, focusing on academic rigor, social-emotional learning, and the integration of modern classroom technology. The school emphasizes community engagement and provides various resources to support its diverse student body. Families looking for specific information regarding enrollment, extracurricular activities, or current academic performance metrics can find the most accurate and up-to-date data on the official DCPS website or by contacting the school’s administrative office directly.
279
Total Students
35.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LaSalle-Backus ES
Demographic Student Count
White12
Hispanic119
Black142
Asian3
Two or More3
  • Black
    142 (50.9%)
  • Hispanic
    119 (42.7%)
  • White
    12 (4.3%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.1%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: District of Columbia Public Schools
Phone: (202)671-6340
Website: http://www.lasallebackus.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 59
Kindergarten 52
Grade 1 36
Grade 2 36
Grade 3 31
Grade 4 37
Grade 5 28

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LaSalle-Backus ES
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten59
Kindergarten52
Grade 136
Grade 236
Grade 331
Grade 437
Grade 528
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LaSalle-Backus ES
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13247.3%
Male14752.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Charter School 302 Students
Charter School 80 Students