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
Flex Winter 2025 Signups will start on 12/17
Classes will begin the week of January 21, 2025. Look out next week for more information and for how to register! See below for a sneak peak of the schedule. Winter Flex Schedule 2025
Save the Date for Spring Auction
May 3, 2025 7 PM to 10 PM All proceeds will support the Lafayette HSA. Adult only event. More details coming soon. Thank you to Auction Headline Sponsors Donovan Wye Mandle and Julie Roberts Home Team! ¡Reserva! 3 de mayo de 2025 De 7 PM a 10 PM Subasta de primavera...
Math Team Contest Results
On Friday November 15th, we had our first Math Team competition, which comes directly from the Continental Math League. This contest was TOUGH and we are so proud of all 46 of our mathematicians for even giving it a shot! Congratulations to our students who placed, to...
ABCDEs of the Bear Fund: “D”
In the ABCDE’s of the Bear Fund, D is for DCPS Equity Pledge! 10% of all funds raised for the Bear Fund support Title I DCPS schools, including our partner school, Takoma Elementary. We are so fortunate to be part of a well-resourced school and community, and we’re...
Grizzly Gear for the Holidays
Looking for the ultimate holiday or 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 and winter hats make for perfect...
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.