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
Peace of Mind TV!
Lafayette's former Peace Teacher, Linda Ryden, is bringing the Peace class experience and lessons to YouTube. Check out this introductory video and then check out the new channel. We'll be sharing new videos every week that will include mindfulness...
Lafayette Greeter Program Take Two – Friday, October 13, Rear of School
Come meet the Lafayette Greeters this Friday, October 13, during morning drop off! We'll be at the rear of the school this time - where the school grounds meet the park pathway - we should be easy to spot donning our awesome yellow volunteer t-shirts, so stop by...
Lafayette Gives Back Coat Drive and Halloween Parade
We need your help for the Lafayette and Takoma Coat Drive. The coat drive has begun and the collection drop-off box is out in front of school ready for gently used (or new) items: jackets, hoodies, sweatshirts, winter hats, gloves, scarves, warm socks. We thank you...
Mental Health Team News
See the attached flyer to meet Lafayette's Mental Health Team and learn about Hispanic Heritage month.
Double Your Dollars with a Matching Grant!
Did you know that your donation to the Bear Fund could have twice the impact with a company matching grant?! Companies like Deloitte, Bank of America, Capital One, Fannie Mae, Accenture, Boeing, and hundreds of others offer opportunities to match...
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.