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Lafayette ES

Washington, District of Columbia · Grades PreK to 5 · District of Columbia Public Schools

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About Lafayette ES

Lafayette ES is a public school in Washington, District of Columbia, serving pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 923 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Washington. There are about 14.7 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (63 teachers in all). It is one of 115 schools in District of Columbia Public Schools. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in District of Columbia. Within 5 miles there are 220 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	5701 Broad Branch Rd. NW, Washington, DC 20015
Phone	(202) 282-0116
School district	District of Columbia Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	923
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	63
Students per teacher	14.7
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, District of Columbia

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 110003000045). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Lafayette ES serve?

Lafayette ES serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Lafayette ES?

Lafayette ES reported 923 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette ES?

About 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 923 students and 63 teachers in federal data.

Is Lafayette ES a public or charter school?

Lafayette ES is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Lafayette ES in?

Lafayette ES is part of District of Columbia Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/dc/district-of-columbia-public-schools/

Where is Lafayette ES located?

Lafayette ES is at 5701 Broad Branch Rd. NW, Washington, DC 20015. The phone number is (202) 282-0116.

How many other schools are near Lafayette ES?

There are 220 other schools within 5 miles of Lafayette ES in our directory.