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
Spring into the Auction!
We cannot wait to see you at the Lafayette Auction on May 4th! Get your tickets and sponsor a teacher ticket if you are able: https://Lafayette2024.givesmart.com. You will also use this website to bid on silent auction items. The Lafayette teachers and staff are...
Save the Date and Volunteers Needed! Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6-10 is Teacher Appreciation Week! We have a great week planned for our wonderful teachers and staff who do so much for our kids. The week includes breakfast, lunch, sweet treats, cards and flowers! However, we need parent volunteers to help make the magic happen....
Arts Night Volunteers Needed
Arts Nights are quickly approaching! Mark your calendars for May 9th (Pre-K, K, 1st), May 16th (2nd and 3rd grades), and May 23rd (4th and 5th grades), and if you are able, please sign up to volunteer. We need help to keep the event running smoothly...
Be Courteous: Obey ADA Parking Signs
This is a reminder that no vehicles should be parked on Broad Branch Rd. in front of the building during school hours (8 AM - 4 PM). That curb space is important to ensuring the safety of our Community members that need bus access in that designated area. In recent...
Announcing Yearbook Cover Contest Winners!
We are pleased and proud to announce the winners of the Yearbook Cover Contest! The committee had some very tough choices to make as there were so many amazing entries... but the following winners will appear in our yearbook this Spring! Congratulations! FRONT...
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.