Lafayette Elementary School

Lafayette Elementary School is one of the largest elementary schools in the District of Columbia with more than 800 students from pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has a well-deserved reputation for academic excellence, talented teachers, happy kids, and an engaged parent community. Lafayette’s mission is to help our students reach their full potential through creative, challenging, and fun learning experiences in a supportive, nurturing environment. An emphasis on integrating the arts into all subject areas enriches every student’s learning experience at Lafayette and beyond. Learn more about us at