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 the HSA’S Bear Fund Campaign End Strong!
Every donation – no matter the size – has the power to make a difference for our students. Get your 2022 tax deduction AND help the Bear Fund campaign finish strong by making a donation today! We’re working to help Lafayette continue offering the programs,...
Makeup Photos are NOW Available!
Great news! Lafayette ES make-up day portraits are now online for viewing and purchasing. To view the galleries, go to www.FREEDPICS.com Enter the password: LAFAYETTE22TG Questions? Please contact support@freedphoto.com or call...
The Winter Magic Virtual Concert is Here!
Below are links to each concert; Pre-K-2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, and 4th-5th Grade! It may take a little time to load; downloading the videos to your device may work better than streaming! These are pre-recorded, so feel free to watch any and all; HAPPY HOLIDAYS! ...
2 Hour Delay – Thursday, 12/15
Due to inclement weather, DCPS will open on a 2 hour delay on Thursday, 12/15. Students should arrive at school between 10:20 am - 10:40 am. Debido a las inclemencias del tiempo, DCPS abrirá con un retraso de 2 horas el jueves 15/12. Los...
December Cub Facts is here!
Cub Facts Dec 22 This edition features the theme of Winter. 4th and 5th Grade students enjoyed creating this magazine for our Pre-K and Kindergarten students. We hope you enjoy the poems, stories, and activity pages this month.
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.