LASALLE BACKUS EC

LaSalle Backus EC is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools school district, located in Washington, DC with about 363 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, LaSalle Backus EC has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact LaSalle Backus EC at (202) 671-6340 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.