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
Student Council Spirit Week!
Lafayette Student Council is bringing some winter fun with a Spirit Week for all from Monday, February 24th through Friday, February 28th! If you have any questions, see a student council officer or Ms. Dunleavy or Mr. Lookner! 2/24 Fan Day: Show your ultimate...
We Want to Hear from You: Weigh in on the School LSAT and HSA Budgets
The Lafayette LSAT is preparing to advise Principal Prall about budget priorities for the 2025-2026 school year. The Lafayette HSA is also preparing its budget. As part of the process, both the LSAT and HSA hope to hear what is most important to our community members....
Community Notices for Feb 13th
No school, no problem! Join HoopEd Camps at Lafayette! All Sports and Games Student Holiday Mini Camps February 14th 2025_1_Day_and_Spring_Break_Camps_LAFAYETTE **** Wolf Pack Sports and Games Camp is Back this Summer! Wolf Pack sports and games Camp is back for our...
Grizzly Gear!
Looking for the ultimate birthday gift for the Lafayette fan in your life? Look no further! Our collection of Grizzly Gear makes the perfect present for students, alumni, and supporters alike. Our cozy hoodies, t-shirts, PJ pants, winter hats and more make for...
LSAT Meeting: Wed Feb 19th
The Lafayette LSAT will meet on Wednesday, 2/19 from 7:00 am – 8:30 am via Teams. The link is below. The agenda is as follows: February 19th LSAT Agenda Scenario Planning for the Budget Microsoft Teams meeting Join the meeting Meeting ID: 252 310 119 750 Passcode:...
Upcoming Events at Lafayette
Who We Are
Lafayette Elementary School is the largest elementary schools 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.