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
Coming Soon: Changes to Our Neighborhood’s Bus Lines
Is this on your radar? Starting June 29, WMATA will make significant changes to the buses Lafayette families use. The changes are part of WMATA’s Better Bus Plan. Those who count on Metrobus service for school or to connect to the Metro will want to know: The new C85...
Handicap Parking Reminder!
We’d like to remind the Lafayette community to please respect the handicap parking spaces outside the front of the school at all times. These spots are designated for individuals who need them due to mobility challenges, and it’s essential we keep them available for...
Lost and Found Notice
The next Lost and Found clean out will be January 31st. Please come collect any lost items before then.
Archery Club Information
Welcome back for another year of Archery Club at Lafayette. Any 4th or 5th grade student can sign up and participate in the club. The goal of the club is to give interested students an opportunity to continue practicing and refining the archery skills learned in...
Cub Facts January 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...
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.