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
Room Parent Sign-Up
Parents and caregivers interested in volunteering as room parents for the 2024-2025 school year can sign up now at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44ACA623A5F9C07-50775280-lafayette#/. If the slots for your class are full, we encourage you to join the waitlist...
Back to School Coffee This Monday
The HSA invites you to stop by the Back to School Coffee after drop-off on 8/26 at the Plaza on Broad Branch and Northampton. We look forward to seeing you!
New Family Popsicle Socials This Saturday (Updated Schedule!)
Saturday, August 24 Location: Lafayette-Pointer Park, near the Recreation Center Please note the slight time adjustment for the upcoming New Family Popsicle Social. Times will be as follows: Pre-k Social: 10-11am Kindergarten Social: 11:15am-12:15pm 1st-5th Grade...
School Toolboxes for 2024-25
SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS ARE HERE! This year we will once again utilize School Tool Box for school supplies. You purchase your School Supplies from School Toolbox using this link. If you don’t want to purchase a box from School Tool Box, you’re welcome to click on your...
Family Newsletter | July 1, 2024
Please click here to find the Family Newsletter from July 1, 2024 - from Principal Prall.
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.