Lafayette Elementary School

What Lafayette Elementary School does

Lafayette Elementary School is a public elementary school operated by the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system, serving approximately 900 students from Pre-K through 5th grade. Established in 1928 and located at 5701 Broad Branch Road NW in the Chevy Chase neighborhood of Washington, D.C., the school operates from a 120,000-square-foot facility that was extensively modernized in 2015-2016 to accommodate capacity of more than 800 students. Lafayette is recognized as the largest elementary school in DC, drawing students from all 8 wards and supporting over 15 language backgrounds through its ESOL/Multilingual Learner Program.

The school's core academic offering comprises Creative Curriculum for Pre-K, Wit and Wisdom for K-5 ELA, EurekaMath2 for mathematics, Heggerty and Fundations for early literacy/phonics, Morpheme Magic for morphology, the Peace of Mind SEL curriculum, and benchmark assessments via DIBELS and iReady. Specialized programming includes rotating specials classes (art, music, PE, peace, technology, library) on a 6-day rotation, MTSS tiered intervention, self-contained special education classrooms (ELS/SLS/ILS), a comprehensive mental health team, and DCIAA athletics (cross country, basketball, track and field) for 4th-5th graders. Student support infrastructure includes speech therapy, occupational therapy, and adaptive PE.

The associated Lafayette Home & School Association (HSA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit (Tax ID 52-6049055) that funds enrichment beyond standard DCPS allocations. The HSA operates the Bear Fund annual giving campaign (~$160K), a Spring Auction (~$145K net), Fall Festival (~$35K), Grizzly Gear merchandise sales (~$10K), and corporate sponsorships (~$10K), aggregating to roughly $360K in SY2024-25 revenue and approximately $400 per student in enrichment spending. Additional revenue streams include class activity fees ($125 PK-4, $215 for 5th grade), the NatureBridge overnight field trip ($360), before/after care delivered by Capitol Language Services (CLS), and year-round enrichment programming via Active Play LLC. The school distributes its educational services through DCPS enrollment systems and engages prospective families through virtual and in-person tours, weekly newsletters, Instagram, and Facebook.

Name

Lafayette Elementary School

Legal name

Lafayette Elementary School

Website

https://lafayettehsa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Lafayette Elementary School is a DCPS public elementary school serving approximately 900 Pre-K through 5th grade students in northwest Washington, D.C., supported by a 501(c)(3) HSA that raises about $360K annually to fund enrichment programming.

Ownership category

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Product category

Public Elementary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Public elementary education
• Primary school programs
• Pre-kindergarten instruction
• Arts integrated curriculum
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Bear Fund Annual Giving Campaign: The primary annual fundraising campaign that supports Peace program, teacher supplies, scholarships, and enrichment. The HSA spends approximately $400 per student. The campaign has an equity pledge where 10% of funds go to DC Public Education Fund.
2. Community Fundraising Events: Includes Spring Auction ($145,000 net), Fall Festival ($35,000), and other community events that raise funds for enrichment programs.
3. Class Activity Fees: One-time fees per student: $125 for PK-4th grade, $215 for 5th grade. Covers field trip buses, field trip entry/fees, and field day t-shirt. 5th graders also have additional costs including NatureBridge trip ($360).
4. Grizzly Gear Merchandise Sales: Sale of Lafayette-branded merchandise including apparel through online store and in-person events.
5. Corporate Sponsorships: Local business sponsors at various levels (Blue Ribbon, Gold, Silver, Bronze) that provide financial support and receive recognition.
6. Amazon Smile Program: Percentage of qualifying Amazon purchases donated to the school through the Amazon Smile program.
7. Box Tops for Education: Funds raised through clipped Box Tops coupons on General Mills products, worth $0.10 each.
8. Grocery Store Bonus Cards: Giant, Harris Teeter, and Target programs where purchases generate donations to the school.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lafayette Elementary School is a public elementary school operated by DC Public Schools (DCPS) that delivers comprehensive Pre-K through 5th grade education to approximately 900 students. Its offerings include core academic curricula (Wit and Wisdom ELA, EurekaMath2 math, Creative Curriculum for Pre-K, and the Peace of Mind SEL program), rotating specials classes (art, music, PE, library, technology), student support services (MTSS, special education, ESOL/multilingual learner program, mental health), athletics through DCIAA, and before/after school care delivered by Capitol Language Services (CLS).

Product overview

Lafayette Elementary School is a public elementary school serving approximately 900 students from Pre-K through 5th grade. The school's educational offerings consist of core academic programs (Wit and Wisdom for ELA, EurekaMath2 for Math, Creative Curriculum for Pre-K, and Peace of Mind for SEL), specials classes on a rotating 6-day schedule (art, library, music, PE, peace, technology), and student support services including MTSS, special education, ESOL, and mental health services. The school operates enrichment programs including before/after school care through CLS, DCIAA sports, and various clubs. The HSA supports the school through the Bear Fund annual fundraising campaign and manages class activity fees for field trips and special events. The school uses the Aspen Parent Portal for family communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Brands

• Lafayette Home & School Association (HSA): The parent-teacher organization that supports the school through fundraising and community engagement

Products and services

• Core Academic Programs Comprehensive Pre-K through 5th grade instruction using Creative Curriculum (Pre-K), Wit and Wisdom (K-5 ELA), EurekaMath2 (K-5 math), Heggerty phonemic awareness, Fundations phonics, Morpheme Magic morphology, and Peace of Mind SEL.
• Specials Classes Rotating 6-day-cycle specials classes covering art, library, music, PE, peace (SEL), and technology for all K-5 students.
• MTSS Support Programs Multi-Tiered System of Supports providing Tier 2 and Tier 3 academic, social-emotional, and attendance interventions with progress monitoring.
• Special Education Services Specialized instruction through ELS, SLS, and ILS self-contained classrooms with related services including speech therapy, occupational therapy, and adaptive PE.
• ESOL/Multilingual Learner Program English language support program serving students from 15+ linguistic backgrounds across all 8 DC wards, with language acquisition, academic, and cultural integration support.
• Mental Health Services Comprehensive mental health team including Peace Teacher, counselor, social workers, DBH clinician, and school psychologist supporting SEL.
• Before and After School Care On-site before care (7:30-8:30 AM, $173/month) and after care (dismissal-6:00 PM, $410/month) operated by Capitol Language Services with homework help, STEM projects, and optional enrichment add-ons.
• Class Activity Fees Program Annual per-student fees covering field trip buses and admission: $125 for PreK-4th grade and $215 for 5th grade (includes promotion activities and the NatureBridge 3-day field trip).
• Bear Fund Annual Campaign HSA annual giving campaign raising approximately $160,000 yearly to support Peace program, teacher supplies, scholarships, and enrichment, with $400 per student in HSA spending and a 10% equity pledge to DC Public Education Fund.
• DCIAA Sports Program Competitive interscholastic athletics for 4th and 5th graders through DCIAA including cross country (fall), basketball (winter), and track and field (spring).
• Active Play Enrichment Programs Year-round on-site enrichment classes for Lafayette students provided by Active Play LLC every full DCPS school day across Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer seasons.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church (CCPC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOff-site after school program option with facilitated pickup from Lafayette. One of several community after care options.
• Episcopal Center for Children (ECC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOff-site after school enrichment program with facilitated pickup from Lafayette.
• Lafayette TennisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTennis lessons and camps offered across the park from Lafayette school, with community connections.
• DPR Afternoon Access ProgramminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDC Department of Parks and Recreation afternoon access program as off-site after care option.
• Active Play LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate vendor providing on-site year-round enrichment activities after school hours. Offers classes every full DCPS school day including Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer seasons.
• DC Public Schools (DCPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is part of DCPS, receiving district funding and following DCPS policies, curricula standards, and enrollment systems. DCPS profiles track school performance data.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LafayetteDCPS
• Instagraminstagram.com/lafayetteelementaryschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lafayette-elementary-schooldc

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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