LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lafayette ES is a public elementary school that is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools school district, located in Washington, DC with about 816 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 52 teachers, Lafayette ES has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lafayette Elementary School, located in the Chevy Chase neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C., is a prominent public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system, Lafayette is widely recognized for its strong sense of community, high academic standards, and rigorous curriculum. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development in a diverse learning environment.

The campus at 5701 Broad Branch Rd NW is noted for its modern, renovated facilities that support a wide range of extracurricular activities and collaborative learning. Lafayette benefits from a highly engaged parent-teacher organization and community involvement, which help fund specialized programs, arts integration, and school enrichment activities. By combining traditional instructional methods with modern educational practices, the school maintains a reputation as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the D.C. area, consistently focusing on preparing students for middle school success.

For more information, contact Lafayette ES at (202) 282-0116 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.