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
March Mindfulness Tournament
Lafayette's First March Mindfulness Tournament has begun! Starting this week, with the Sweet 16, every student at Lafayette will be voting for their favorite mindfulness strategy in peace class. Ask your child, which strategy is your favorite? Which do you think...
March Updates – Final Budget and Upcoming Events
Dear Lafayette Families – March has arrived and we are headed toward spring. There are many exciting events and opportunities on the horizon…but first, an update on our budget for the 2024-2025 school year. Last Friday, our final budget was submitted in...
Save the Date for the Lafayette Spring Auction! – May 4
Save the Date for the Auction! Lafayette Annual Spring Auction 2024 May 4, 2024 7:00-10:00 PM Lafayette Elementary School All proceeds will support the Lafayette HSA. Adult only event. Details coming soon. Thank you to Auction Headline Sponsors and Lafayette...
Save the Dates: Arts Nights in May
Ms. McLaughlin, Ms. Perll, Mr. Brockman and Ms. Gemar are excited to present Arts Night 2024 "Seasons of Love"! ARTS NIGHT TIMES, LOCATIONS, and ALL DETAILS HERE! Please read the entirety of the powerpoint for information and contact the Art and Music teams...
Sign up Now! March Drop-Off Line is Assigned to 4th Grade
Calling all 4th Grade parents! The morning drop-off line is staffed by Lafayette parents, and each month we ask parents from a specific grade to volunteer. We have run through all of the grades, so this month we are circling back...
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.