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
Help needed in the library
Looking for a relaxing way to volunteer at our school? Lafayette Library could use your help! Shelvers With nearly 900 busy readers, there are always books to be shelved! No experience is necessary; Ms. Leese will train you. While your schedule can...
LSAT Meeting February 15 (7-8pm)
All are welcome to attend the next regular meeting of the Lafayette LSAT, February 15th 7-8pm. We will be discussing response to budget priorities survey and further preparation for DCPS budget season. We welcome any input or feedback from community members regarding...
Volunteer for the Spring Auction! Also Seeking Auction Items
Plans for the 2023 Lafayette Spring Auction – Lafayette in Bloom – are already underway, and the auction committee is looking for individuals to join our team as an auction volunteer! Serving on the auction committee is a fun way to meet new people while giving back...
Book Drive
Lafayette Gives Back’s annual book drive to benefit Takoma Elementary School is now underway through Friday February 17. Many students there do not have access to books at home and this book drive is a huge help. We will be collecting books ONLY for grades preK-3...
We Want to Hear from You! Weigh in on the School and HSA Budget Surveys
School and HSA Budget Survey The Lafayette LSAT is preparing to advise Dr. Broquard about budget priorities for the 2023-24 school year. The Lafayette HSA is also preparing its budget. As part of the process, both the LSAT and HSA hope to hear what is most important...
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.