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
Bear Carving, School Pride
Have you had a chance to see the new, stunning bear sculpture at Lafayette-Pointer Park? After sustaining irreparable damage from a storm last year, one of the park's 250-year-old oak trees saw a transformation last week. The tree's stump was carved into the shape of...
Thank You From the HSA
The Lafayette community is special for countless reasons, but what stands out to me - year after year - is the willingness of so many to give so much of their time, energy, and creativity. Together, we: Filled 50+ board and committee positions, with special...
Cast Your Vote! 2026 HSA and LSAT Elections
It's Election Time! The elections for HSA and LSAT positions are open for voting. The positions and those running, along with the HSA budget, can be found here. Please submit your ballot below, one per family. Polls are open from today until Friday, June 12th at 7pm....
Peace for Parents Reminder
The last Peace for Parents workshop of the school year will be held Tuesday, June 9th, 8-9pm via Microsoft Teams. The topic will be "Steadying and Sharing Your Heartbeat With Your Family". Please reach out to Mr. Goldman ([email protected]) for any questions.
Thank you Safeway!
The HSA would like to thank all the teachers, staff, and volunteers who made Field Day possible this year. Field Day is one of the best (and often hottest) days of the school year and it wouldn't be the same without popsicles! So a special thanks to our local Safeway...
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.
Find out more about what is required to enroll >
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.