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
Last Call for Lafayette Lost & Found
This is your last chance to claim any lost items from the Lafayette lost and found. Any unclaimed items will be washed and donated to neighboring schools and charities in need during the final days before Winter Break. Please take an opportunity this week to swing by...
Book Fair Gratitude
We want to express our gratitude for the overwhelming success of the Book Fair we had last week. This event was truly special not only because it raises substantial funds for the library, but especially because it strengthens the Lafayette community and fosters a love...
Get Your Grizzly Gear for the Holidays –Order Information and Pick-up Table Times
Want to add a little Lafayette spirit to your holidays? Order some Grizzly Gear before December 15th and get it before the holidays-- visit our website and place your Grizzly Gear order today! We will be holding two...
Bear Fund Week Success & Raffle Winners
Lafayette, THANK YOU for turning out big for Bear Fund Week! You joined hundreds of other families to help sustain the programs and support what makes Lafayette such a special school. Because of your generosity, we have raised $140,000 for the Bear Fund! Together,...
Annual Holiday Gift Drive for Takoma Elementary
Put on your Santa hat for Takoma Elementary School! For years, the Lafayette community has supported our neighbors across Georgia Avenue during the holiday season helping to provide gifts for the over 100 Takoma families who...
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.