Lafayette Elementary School

Love, love, love LES...great teachers and administration. I have sent 4 children through and have yet to be disappointed.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is in 5th grade now and I have been extremely happy with her experience at LES. My daughter has had lots of opportunities for advanced classes - especially in language arts and math - and I've always been very impressed with how they constantly make sure that students are in the right classroom for these subjects. There are TONS of after school programs and the teachers are fantastic. The energy within the school is really positive and caring, and I will truly miss it next year when we move on to middle school!
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter has thrived and grown for five years through the special programs and teachers in this school.
--Submitted by a parent

We are enthusiastic explorers and learners with a gifted staff and highly motivated parents! We encourage leadership and strong character in all aspects of learning.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a great school with amazing teachers, administration and parent involvement. I feel like they really ensure the kids are where they need to be and provide services for kids who need more help, more challenges. The after school options are terrific. The PTA does a lot to support the school. I couldn't be more thrilled with my choice. It's a great learning environment and community.
--Submitted by a parent

They helped our foster daughter shine. After all she'd gone through, we couldn't have dreamed of a more supportive and fun environment for her to flourish. Thank you Lafayette Elementary!
--Submitted by a parent

-continued- This school also has a wonderful integration program for children with special needs. There are para educators abound and they are a true asset to the classroom beyond being an aid to their assigned student(s). The extra curricular activities are abundant and so many of the students are excited to be involved in them. There are your traditional groups of newspaper, chess and choir, to Discovery Imagination, Lego Club, Amigos Y Juegos, Garden to Table and Fitness Club to only name a few! I cannot express how thankful I am for this school. Lafayette has taken my children and looked at them as individuals, and from there created a learning plan to fit their needs. This is really how 'No Child Left Behind' should be handled. Because if you base learning off of each individuals' needs, indeed, NO child will be left behind.
--Submitted by a parent

It's a community of evolving professionals dedicated to the art of teaching and learning. The relatively new principal has brought in high caliber seasoned and enthusiastic teachers, the Gifted and Talented program is being fine-tuned... parents' input is valued... lots of ties to the community.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a gem of a school. My husband and I were considering a nearby private school for our children but are so glad that we visited this school at the urging of our neighbor. Our children have tremendous teachers which strong qualifications. Classrooms are lively, yet well managed. The enrichment programs are extensive. The staff does a great job team teaching and communicating with parents. The visual and performing arts are wonderful. That Talented and Gifted program is strong, balanced, and quite extensive. The principal is a fantastic manager. We are quite pleased with the school and understand that is has a long waiting list now (phew, glad we got in under the wire!)
--Submitted by a parent

We've been surprised and pleased by the quality of education. For the past five years the school has been on a rapid trajectory upward in test scores, services offered, and community involvement. Lafayette is unique in that it has a very strong 'Character Matters' program, rigorous anti-bullying programs, frequent school assemblies to build community. It does a fabulous job of integrating special needs students into the classroom and as a result has one of the top special needs programs in the Boulder Valley School District. Some of the other highlights at Lafayette include a very strong visual arts program (multiple awards), a strong basic literacy/reading program 'Everyday Readers', award winning Destination Imagination teams, a unique collaboration with the University of Colorado to offer a pre-engineering program after school. It has
--Submitted by a parent