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
TURN OUT BIG FOR LAFAYETTE!
Bear Fund helps bridge the gap and keep the magic alive, and we need your help to keep it going! “Part of the magic here at Lafayette is our partnership with the HSA,” Dr. B explains in this heartfelt video. Through the generosity of our families, the HSA will...
Cast a Vote For Lafayette!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]While Lafayette was not on the ballots yesterday, you can still show your support by making a donation to the Bear Fund. Every gift is a vote for our school! As this heartfelt campaign video details, Lafayette is a truly special...
Lafayette Gives Back: Thanksgiving, Coat Drive, MLK Day of Service
Hello Lafayette community! Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and we hope that everyone has a happy and safe holiday with their friends and family. However, sometimes the holiday season can bring added emotional and financial stress. Please consider buying...
Spirit Week
We're celebrating the great spirit of the Lafayette community in the coming week and a half! Join us in showing your love for Lafayette! Monday 11/14/22- Movie Monday Tuesday 11/15/22- Rainbow Tuesday Wednesday 11/16/22- Wacky...
Save the date for the book fair!
Bookmark your calendar! The annual Lafayette Book Fair will take place December 5th-9th! The in-person book fair will be open to students during the school day, and to families from 3:15-4:30 pm Monday through Thursday. Shopping online with easy delivery...
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.