Backman Elementary is a school with a bright future. Boasting a strong staff and faculty the school has on board the National Direct Instruction Teacher of the Year, Gary Hanneman. It has a strong bilingual program that ensures all students will receive an education specifically designed for them. The faculty provides an environment that is warm, caring and conducive to learning. The school believes that all students can learn if instruction in aligned, decisions are based on sound research and everyone is willing to make changes based on the needs of the students.