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
LSAT Meeting 10/18
The Lafayette LSAT will meet on Wednesday, 10/18 from 7:30 am – 8:30 am via Teams. The link is below. The agenda is as follows: Agenda Community Rep and Non-Instructional Roles Updates on CSP and PARCC data- specifically interested in groups of students...
Supporting your child during civil unrest
As the world is watching civil unrest and the pain of what is happening in communities in Gaza and Israel the Lafayette community would like to acknowledge the effect that this may have on the communities and faiths represented. This also applies to all of...
Reminder: No School for Students THIS Thursday, Friday
This is a reminder that this Thursday, October 19th is Parent-Teacher Conference day, and this Friday, October 20th, is a professional day for teachers. There is no school for students either day.
New After School Enrichment Program
The Episcopal Center for Children’s (ECC) After school Enrichment Program (ASEP) is offering an exciting new option for the children and families of the Lafayette Elementary community to enjoy. We are very proud of our newly renovated buildings and historically...
The 2023 Lafayette Fall Festival is almost here!
Come for the games, stay for the haunted house! Pumpkin painting, music, food trucks and more. Save the Date! Saturday, October 28, 2-5pm Pre-order your entry wristband here and save $5. Wristbands are required for entry to the Fall...
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.