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
September LSAT Meeting – 9/20
The Lafayette LSAT will meet on Wednesday, 9/20 from 7:30 am - 8:30 am via Teams. The link is below. The agend is as follows: Review Comprehensive School Plan PARCC data from 2022-2023 Community Member and non-instructional staff committee positions...
Safety Drills
Every month we practice safety drills at school. Each month we complete a fire drill as well as an "auxiliary drill", such as a severe weather drill, an evacuation, or a lock down-drill. Last Thursday, 9/14 we completed our first lock-down drill. A...
Interested in Band? Sign Up Here!
Learn more about band options for 4th and 5th graders, including beginner and advanced options for a range of instruments. Students must sign up by this Friday, September 15. Lafayette Band Interest Flyer 2023-24.
Drop-Off Line Best Practices
When using the drop-off line, it is extremely important to follow a few safety guidelines. When you pull up in the drop-off line, your child should be ready to hop right out of the car. There are parent volunteers to help them get out and with any gear they have, so...
CHECK “BEAR FUND DONATION” OFF YOUR TO-DO LIST!
It’s only the third week of school and the HSA’s annual Bear Fund campaign is already off to a great start! Thanks to all the families who’ve sent in their donations. Last year we had the highest participation rate ever – let’s make 23/24 even better! Our...
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.
Find out more about what is required to enroll >
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.