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
Photo Make-Up Date 11/29
Was your student absent on photo day? The make-up date is 11/29. Students who were absent will automatically be photographed and do not need to schedule. Students make also schedule a re-take if you are unsatisfied with your photos. Viewing will be available soon. IF...
Last Call for the AtoZ directory before it goes to print!
Please consider sponsoring this year's school directory by placing an ad for your business! There are still premium placements available on the tabbed dividers throughout the printed directory where your business will have visibility for at least a year....
The Newest Edition of Cub Facts is Here!
What is Cub Facts? It's a magazine created by 4th and 5th Graders for Pre-K and Kindergarten students. A new issue is created each month (more or less). Students receive a hard copy of the publication, but you can also find a link here: Cub Facts Oct...
Lafayette Learning and the Bear Fund
Lafayette Learning and the Bear Fund It’s hard to believe Fall is going by so quickly. Our kids have already done some amazing things in the classroom! Throughout the year, the Bear Fund helps make new learning experiences possible for our children. Gifts help support...
Drop Off Safety Reminders
Safety and drop off and pick up safety continues to be a primary concern for all of us. Last week we had a fender bender in the drop off lane that caused an injury to a staff member. As the weather gets colder and wetter, we will see more and more bad...
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.