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
Contribute to the Fall Festival Bake Sale
The Fall Festival will feature a Bake Sale this year and we need bakers to contribute their tasty confections. All baked goods must be packaged for individual sale and labeled. There are several categories to choose from on the sign-up sheet along with additional...
Checkout our new FAQ page!
We know there’s a LOT to keep track of, especially during Back to School season, so we’ve created a new frequently asked questions (FAQ) page covering key HSA, school and community information on the school's website. Reach out to [email protected] with...
Donate to the Bear Fund TODAY!
What's the Bear Fund? Why should I donate? How do I donate? The Bear Fund is Lafayette HSA’s annual giving campaign that supports our unique PEACE program, staff appreciation, community events, our new Wit & Wisdom curriculum, and SO MUCH MORE. The generosity of...
Connect with Lafayette ES on Social Media!
See what fun, learning, and community spirit is happening at our school! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay in the loop! We share updates, event reminders, student highlights, and behind-the-scenes moments that bring our school community to life.
Volunteer for the Fall Festival
We need your help to run a game or help with a craft for an hour to make the festival a success. Please consider signing up here.
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.
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.