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
DCPS Wants your Feedback on Lafayette!
Your feedback lets us know what we are doing well and how we can improve! DCPS has a vision that every student feels loved, challenged, and prepared to positively influence society and thrive in life. Your voice is important in making sure that this vision is coming...
Alice Deal Open Houses: 3/18 and 4/29
5th Grade Families - HERE WE GROW! Visit Alice Deal Middle School for one of their open houses. You will meet current Deal Middle Schoolers, connect with Principal Neal for a welcome and FAQ session, and participate in a Student Guided Tour. This is a...
Calling all 4th Grade Parents!
Each grade has had an opportunity to volunteer for the Drop-Off LIne this school year, so we're back around to asking 4th grade parents to staff the Drop-Off line for the month of March. For those of you not familiar with this volunteer opportunity, it involves...
LSAT Meeting 2/28 7:30am – Future Meetings
All are welcome to attend the monthly LSAT meetings outlined below. The Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) gives non-binding advice to the School Principal on school priorities, the Comprehensive School Plan (CSP), and budgetary issues. For more information about the...
Spring Track Participation Forms, Slideshow, & Information
Coaches, Ms. Daley (Abby.Daley@k12.dc.gov) and Mr. Howard (Charlie.Howard@k12.dc.gov) are excited to kick off the 2023 Spring Track & Field season with our 4th & 5th Grade Students! Please refer to this powerpoint slideshow for all information pertaining...
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.