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
2nd Grade Volunteer to Staff the Drop Off Line
Calling all 2nd Grade parents! The morning drop-off line is staffed by Lafayette parents, and each month we ask parents from a specific grade to volunteer. We have run through all of the grades, so this month we are circling back...
5th Grade Naturebridge Trip
Make sure to sign up for the 5th Grade Nature Bridge trip on April 29th! The cost is $200 per student and all payments are due by April 24th. Sign up and make your payment here.
LSAT and HSA Nominations are Due Friday May 3
Calling all Lafayette Parents and Guardians! The Lafayette Elementary School Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) and Home School Association (HSA) Elections are coming up! Nominations are due May 3rd! Voting begins on May 28th! LSAT: Candidates for the LSAT must be...
Lafayette Budget Advocacy 2024
Dear Lafayette community, Your advocacy is urgently needed. For many schools across DCPS - including Lafayette - the Mayor’s proposed budget is woefully inadequate. It leaves schools without funds to cover their current staff and having to cut positions. There...
Countdown to the Spring Auction!
The Lafayette Auction is less than a month away! Get your tickets and sponsor a teacher ticket if you are able: https://Lafayette2024.givesmart.com. Looking for kid friendly DC activities? The auction has you covered with Mount Vernon, International Spy...
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.