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
Images for Sale Until Friday!
Images is available for purchase online until this Friday, June 9th. Don’t miss your chance to own Lafayette Elementary's beloved Art and Literary Anthology with art work and writing from each student. We also have a limited number of Images 2020 for sale. All...
June Issue of Cub Facts
Take a look at the latest edition of Cub Facts, the last one of the year! 4th and 5th Grade students enjoyed contributing to this magazine for Pre-k and Kindergarten students. We hope you've enjoyed each issue. Cub Facts June 2023
Student Computer Return Timeline
All student computers used at home, including the keyboard and charger, must be returned to school between June 12, 2023, and June 16, 2023. Devices may not be kept at home over the summer. We will reissue devices as needed at the...
Final Field Day Reminders!
Field Day is almost here! Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 7th: Pre-K, K, 1st Friday, June 9th: 2nd - 5th Take a look at some Final Field Day reminders.
TOMORROW In Person Ms. Ryden Bon Voyage Retirement Celebration & HSA General Meeting!
Wednesday, June 14th from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM in the Lafayette Cafeteria. All staff and community, including children with their adults, are welcome. Please note that the first 30 minutes of the meeting will be to address some HSA business, including awarding the...
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.