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
A Mindful Moment for Adults
Peace for Parents is a virtual workshop offered by Mr. Goldman (Lafayette Peace Teacher) open to any parent and/or caregiver in the Lafayette community. The third workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, December 16th from 8-9pm and will focus on Defining Kindness and...
Coming Next week: Lafayette Book Fair + Chance to Donate Books
Don't forget that our annual book fair takes place next week December 8–12 in the Lafayette library. It will be open to students during the school day with scheduled time for each class and family hours are Monday & Thursday: 3:15–4:30pm, Tuesday & Wednesday:...
Bear Fund Week 2025 Kicks Off Today!
Lafayette’s annual Bear Fund Week kicked off this morning, and we need your support! Donations to the Bear Fund are what make it possible for Lafayette students, teachers, and families to have a high quality, nurturing, well-rounded experience at school. Every amount...
Cub Facts October 2025
The latest edition of Cub Facts is here! What is Cub Facts? It's a magazine created by 4th and 5th Grade students, printed out, and distributed to Pre-K and Kindergarten students at Lafayette. Please enjoy the creative poems, stories, comics, and activities the...
Come Cheer for Bears Basketball
The Lafayette girls’ basketball season is underway! Come support your defending DCIAA champs at their remaining home and nearby away games. All games begin at 4:30pm. 12/2 Home v. Brightwood 12/4 Home v. Raymond 12/8 @ Deal v. Janney
Who We Are
Lafayette is the largest elementary school 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.