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
Sing with the choir!
Welcome back to CHOIR!!! Please see the attached flyer for information and to sign your 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th grade student up for choir or showchoir! This year looks a little different, so please read all of the details on the flyer and reach out to me...
Week 2 Here We Come!
Dear Lafayette Families - Week 1 was a resounding success! There were smiles and joy as the children returned to the classrooms this past week. It was incredible to welcome all of you – both new and returning families. A huge thank you to all...
Sign Up for Girls on the Run
A new Girls On The Run team is forming at Lafayette with practices at the track on Mondays and Wednesday from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM this fall. It is a 10 week positive youth development program for girls in grades 3-5. $250 per student and financial assistance is...
Show Your School Spirit With Grizzly Gear!
We’ll be selling Lafayette spirit wear (AKA “Grizzly Gear”) at both Back to School Night sessions this week. Look for our tables in the Great Hall right by the main staircase. We have stocked up on T-shirts and hoodies for kids and adults, kids'...
Support the Bear Fund!
One of the best things about Lafayette is its generous community of families who support our school at every level. Each year, we all come together to contribute to the BEAR FUND, the HSA’s annual fundraising campaign. Money raised supports a variety of programs and...
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.