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
Announcing the Lafayette Spring Auction 2026: Ways to get involved!
Lafayette's Annual Spring Auction will be May 2, 2026 from 7-10pm on Lafayette’s campus! Auction is a beloved adult-only tradition — a night of delicious food and drinks, festive music and dancing, one-of-a-kind items and experiences to bid on, and fun with other...
Help a second grader learn to bike! Or request a donated bicycle/helmet
The biking unit in PE is approaching for our second graders, and the HSA would like to facilitate donations of bicycles in good working condition and new or like-new helmets for 2nd grade students who don't already have one, to allow them continue to practice and...
Missed the HSA General Meeting? Find a Recap Here
The February 2nd HSA General Meeting focused on navigating the murky subject of screen time, smart devices, social media and children. A recording of this helpful parent workshop along with links to additional online resources, books and news articles are available...
Volunteer for the HSA in the 2026-2027 School Year
Lafayette will soon enter an exciting stretch of HSA events (Arts Night, Spring Auction, and more) as well as planning for HSA volunteer roles needed for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. If you are interested in getting involved — either to support a one-time event...
Free Tickets to Georgetown Women’s Basketball Game
The Lafayette HSA Belonging Committee is thrilled to offer this special opportunity to all Lafayette students, faculty, staff, and families! Join us on Saturday, February 21st at 2:00pm, to cheer on the Georgetown Hoyas Women's Basketball Team! Tickets are available...
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.