LaSalle-Backus Elementary School

About LaSalle-Backus Elementary School

LaSalle-Backus Elementary School fosters a diverse community centered on developing the whole student. Its mission emphasizes providing scholars with high-quality, rigorous academic experiences. Beyond the classroom, students can engage in enriching programs like DC Score Poetry, where they explore creative expression. The EMOC/Reign Innovation Mentorship Program offers valuable guidance, while various Innovation Clubs spark curiosity and hands-on learning. The school operates from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. daily, and a uniform is required for all students. Families residing in the school’s boundary with a sibling currently attending or offered admission receive lottery priority, reflecting the school’s community focus.

“LaSalle-Backus is a diverse community that believes in developing the whole student. In doing so, we provide our scholars with high-quality, rigorous instruction. We also provide targeted differentiated programs to personalize student learning and increase engagement. All scholars at LaSalle learn to develop the general academic skills, digital literacy, and social emotional skills needed to thrive in our 21st-century global society.”