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
Math Team Competition
On Friday, January 24th we had our second Math Team competition which comes directly from the Continental Math League. This contest was no joke and we are so proud of all 44 of our mathematicians for taking on this challenge! Congratulations to our students who...
Hear from a Sponsor: Avalon Theatre
1. Name, Title, and 2-3 sentences about your business/organization: The Avalon Theatre has been a cornerstone of the community since opening in 1923. After the theater was abruptly closed in 2001, a grassroots effort by the newly formed Avalon Theatre Project...
Celebrating Black History Month
As part of the Lafayette community’s unwavering commitment to building a place where all kids and families belong, the Lafayette Home and School Association (HSA) is proud to celebrate Black History Month! There are a variety of ways that you and your families can...
Coming Soon: Changes to Our Neighborhood’s Bus Lines
Is this on your radar? Starting June 29, WMATA will make significant changes to the buses Lafayette families use. The changes are part of WMATA’s Better Bus Plan. Those who count on Metrobus service for school or to connect to the Metro will want to know: The new C85...
Handicap Parking Reminder!
We’d like to remind the Lafayette community to please respect the handicap parking spaces outside the front of the school at all times. These spots are designated for individuals who need them due to mobility challenges, and it’s essential we keep them available for...
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.