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
Halloween Parade!
Halloween is almost here! This year our school wide Halloween parade will step off from the front doors at 1:30 pm. Parents and families are welcome to watch the parade along the route in the park and along the track on the field. ...
Calling all 2nd Grade parents!
The morning drop-off line is staffed by Lafayette parents, and each month we ask parents from a specific grade to volunteer. The drop-off line for November is assigned to 2nd grade and will begin on Wednesday, November 1st. For...
Fall Festival – Haunted House Word of Warning
The 5th grade class is excited to invite visitors to the haunted house during the Lafayette Fall Festival. This year's theme is Lafayette Haunted Hospital, where visitors will see spooky characters in various medical settings. As in years past,...
Fall Festival – Buy Tickets and Volunteer
The Fall Festival is HERE! This Saturday, 10/28, 2-5pm. Skip the line on Saturday and save $5! Pick up your tickets this Wednesday, Thursday or Friday at drop off AND pick up, at the corner of Broad Branch and Northampton. We still...
Girl’s Basketball Information
If your student is in 4th/5th grade and is interested in trying out for the Girl's Basketball Team, please fill out the following try-out permission slip/survey: Survey In addition, if you missed the interest meeting, you can find all necessary information here:...
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.