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
Lafayette Hello
In an effort to community build and make all Lafayette families feel welcome and valued, The HSA’s DEI committee is introducing the Lafayette Hello program this year. The first step of Lafayette Hello is to simply smile and say hello to each...
Contribute to the Bear Fund!
The Bear Fund is Lafayette HSA’s annual giving campaign that supports our unique PEACE program, teacher support, supplies for a clean and safe building, community events, and so much more. This year we are focused on enhancing classroom libraries and providing...
Join Lafayette Outdoor Movie Night This Saturday/ Traducción al Español a Continuación
To Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Featuring Encanto! Saturday, September 24 Movie Starts at 7:15 PM Free event! Gates open at 6:00 PM. Bring your picnic blanket or lawn chairs. Pack some food and enjoy a picnic. Light...
First HSA Meeting TONIGHT: Everyone Welcome
The HSA is inviting all families to attend the first HSA General Meeting. This meeting will review how the HSA works and offer an important DEI Identity Training for our community to help foster inclusivity. General HSA meetings are open to our...
DEI Walk in Rock Creek This Sunday!
Join the HSA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee for a walk in the park this Sunday, September 18 from 10:00-11:30am. The trail will pass by some horse stables and a rushing creek. Please meet us for a group photo 5 minutes before departure at the...
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.