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
Get Your Early Bird Tickets to the Lafayette Spring Auction 2025!
May 3, 2025 7 PM to 10 PM Get ready to light up the night! All Lafayette families are invited to attend this adults-only outdoor event on Saturday, May 3, 7:00-10:00 PM (rain or shine)! During cocktail hour, attendees will enjoy drinks and bites while using their...
OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT on SATURDAY, April 26 – finally rescheduled!
Please join the Lafayette HSA for OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT on SATURDAY, APRIL 26 on the Lafayette Field, featuring Penguins of Madagascar. The lawn opens at 5:30 PM, food trucks start serving at 5:30, and movie starts at 7:30 PM. Please bring a blanket or lawn chairs....
Upcoming HSA General Meeting- DATE CHANGED!
Upcoming HSA General Meeting- DATE CHANGED! The second HSA General Meeting is scheduled for April 7 at 7:00 PM. Topics on the agenda include the HSA budget, the results of the Survey, and other important updates. We look forward to seeing you there! Join us on Zoom...
Kindness Closet
The Lafayette Elementary School Kindness Closet is an initiative that provides essential supplies to families and students in need. Stocked with items such as school supplies, clothing, toiletries, and non-perishable food, it aims to ease the burden on households,...
From the Art Room
Two exciting arts partnerships are coming to a close and we want to celebrate with you! What a fantastic way to celebrate Music and Arts in our Schools Month!!! Grade 3 parents and students enjoyed a fabulous concert to kick off the Month where all of grade 3 artworks...
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.