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Lasalle-backus Elementary School vs. Langley Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Lasalle-backus Elementary School
501 Riggs Rd. Ne
Washington, DC 20011
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Langley Elementary School
101 T Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lasalle-backus Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Langley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
261 students
348 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lasalle-backus Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Langley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lasalle-backus Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Langley Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lasalle-backus Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Langley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lasalle-backus Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Langley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#47 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 30%)
#176 out of 220 schools in DC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lasalle-backus Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Langley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Top 30% in DC)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in DC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lasalle-backus Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Langley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Top 30% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lasalle-backus Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Langley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤20%
(Top 30% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Top 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lasalle-backus Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Langley Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
62
91
Kindergarten Students
44
46
Grade 1 Students
34
44
Grade 2 Students
39
49
Grade 3 Students
27
37
Grade 4 Students
28
46
Grade 5 Students
27
35

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lasalle-backus Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Langley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
44%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lasalle-backus Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Langley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
49%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lasalle-backus Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Langley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
5%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lasalle-backus Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Langley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lasalle-backus Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Langley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.57
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lasalle-backus Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Langley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
80%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lasalle-backus Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Langley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
(10-11 School Year Data)
6%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lasalle-backus Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2010-11 school year.
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