Welcome to Lafayette Elementary School
Our mission is to help our students reach their full potential through creative, challenging, and joyful learning experiences in a supportive, nurturing environment that integrates the arts into all we do. Located in Chevy Chase, DC
Meet the Team
Our talented and caring staff ensures that students thrive academically and socially. Get to know who is on the team!
Our Values
The choices we make are driven by our core values of a growth-mindset, joy, kindness, inclusion, and integrity.
Our Curricula
Our commitment to ensuring every child receives rigorous and joyful instruction starts with the curricula we teach.
School Video Tour
Although we are unable to offer families building tours outside of the regularly scheduled information sessions, we hope this virtual building tour gives you an understanding of the space and the sense of belonging you will experience here!
School News & Updates
Flex Registration Open Through April 5
Flex Spring registration is open! Please see the attached flyer for more information. Registration closes on: April 5, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
Spring Updates from Dr. B
Dear Lafayette Families - Happy First Day of Spring!!!! Please read below for updates from the last several weeks and some notes on upcoming events! Budget Update This past February, the Lafayette LSAT engaged around the DCPS budget for the upcoming...
Prospective Families: Open House and Other Information
Lafayette hosts in-person tours throughout the school year to give prospective families the opportunity to learn about our school. Come join Principal Dr. Carrie Broquard and a parent representative for a slide show of all the ins and outs of our school community,...
LSAT Meeting Tomorrow!
The next LSAT Meeting is Wednesday 3/15, from 7:30-8:30 am. The LSAT will plan for next year's elections and outreach. Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 262 752 304 316 Passcode: bGpGWE...
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
Staff Appreciation Week runs from May 1-5 and is almost here! Every year, our community organizes a week to celebrate our amazing teachers and staff. Events usually include bagel breakfast, thank you cards, catered lunch, and flowers. We rely on our volunteers to help...
Upcoming Events at Lafayette
Who We Are
Lafayette Elementary School is the largest elementary schools in the District of Columbia with about 900 students in pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade. We serve students from all 8 wards from over 15 different linguistic backgrounds and believe that our diversity is the source of our strength. We are proud of our academic excellence, talented teachers, happy students, and engaged community.
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Donation Opportunities
We are able to provide our students with incredible experiences with the support of the Home School Association (HSA), who accepts donations all year round.