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
Arts Night TONIGHT for 3rd, 4th, and 5th
Arts Night for 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade is tonight, Thursday, May 15th! Please read the entirety of the linked flyer for all the details! If you have any questions, please contact one of the Art or Music teachers (emails on the last slide!). We look forward...
Mindful Monday: April 28
Lafayette's next Mindful Monday is this Monday, April 28th from 8:10-8:30am in the Peace Room. All K-5 students are invited to join Mr. Goldman in the Peace Room. Parents and Guardians are invited to accompany their child and participate, too! Please note you will...
Field Day 2025
Mark Your Calendar! We will need all the adult support as we gear up for Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st Grade on Friday, May 30th! 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Field Day will be held on Friday, June 6th! Stay tuned for more details on how to sign up for your favorite...
Auction: Saturday, May 3
Get ready to light up the night! All Lafayette families are invited to attend this adults-only outdoor event at Lafayette on Saturday, May 3, 7:00-10:00 PM (rain or shine)! During cocktail hour, attendees will enjoy drinks, bites, and live entertainment, while bidding...
Outdoor Movie Night THIS Saturday, April 26
Please join the Lafayette HSA for OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT this SATURDAY, APRIL 26 on the Lafayette Field, featuring Penguins of Madagascar. Come early with your chairs and blankets to enjoy time with friends and neighbors! Pack food or enjoy delicious options from food...
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.