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
In Person Ms. Ryden Bon Voyage Retirement Celebration & HSA General Meeting
Wednesday, June 14 at 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM in the Lafayette library All community and staff members are welcome! Adults only. Agenda: HSA Reserve Spend Update HSA Volunteer Request Marquis de Lafayette Award Ceremony Ms. Ryden Award and Retirement Tribute...
4th & 5th Grade Arts Night This Thursday
Arts Night for 4th and 5th Grade will take place this Thursday, June 1 at 6:00pm. Please take a moment to review important details below. We look forward to seeing you there! Line Up and Performance Times 4th Grade 5:45 Band members arrive 6:00-6:20 Band...
Lafayette Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness month is here! Every year during the month of May the topic of Mental Health is put at the forefont of our nation and reminds us of the importance of continued learning, discussion and celebration of the concept of mental wellbeing and the many...
Lafayette in Bloom: Thank you
Thank you to everyone who came out in a celebration of community and support for the school this past Saturday. With your help, Lafayette in Bloom raised more than $170,000 towards the resources and programming that enhance the Lafayette experience for all of our...
Enrollment Paperwork Due SOON!
We are still waiting on 400 families to submit enrollment paperwork....WE NEED YOU!!!!!! The goal for students to complete re-enrollment is May 26th. Please reenroll as soon as possible as the school needs numbers to plan for next year. Please submit...
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.