Excellent
#413 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 5% in state
Richard J Lee EL
Elementary School · COPPELL ISD
8808 CHAPARRAL WATERS WAY, Dallas, TX 75019
Enrollment
728
Student-Teacher
14.9:1
Score
8.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
728
Student-Teacher
14.9:1
Score
8.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#413 of 8,552
In Dallas
#38 of 374
public schools
In district
#6 of 16
COPPELL ISD
Academic performance
9.6 / 10
Excellent
School snapshot
What to know before comparing options
Richard J Lee EL has enough academic signal to be more than a map pin in Dallas, with an 8.8/10 MySchoolScout profile. The useful comparison set is nearby public elementaries: Las Colinas EL, Canyon Ranch EL, Freeman EL, Valley Ranch EL, Landry EL, and Pinkerton EL. The score matters most when Richard J Lee EL is read beside recent math and reading results, not as a standalone ranking.
Official checks
- This school 8.8 · Excellent
- District avg 8.6
- TX avg 6.2
Score Breakdown
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Richard J Lee EL — Students at Richard J Lee EL score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
5.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 20 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.4/10.
How Richard J Lee EL Compares
See how Richard J Lee EL performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
8808 CHAPARRAL WATERS WAY, Dallas, TX 75019
Nearby Schools and Labeled Alternatives
20 within 2.7 miSame-level public alternatives named in the source packet are listed first when present; broader nearby rows keep their level or type label.
| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LAS COLINAS EL Irving Same-level public option | 0.8 mi | 8.0 |
| PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF LAS COLINAS Irving Same-level public option | 2.1 mi | 4.9 |
| CANYON RANCH EL Irving Same-level public option | 0.9 mi | 9.4 |
| FREEMAN EL Irving Same-level public option | 0.9 mi | 7.2 |
| ROCKBROOK MONTESSORI ACADEMY AT VALLEY RANCH Irving Same-level public option | 0.5 mi | — |
| VALLEY RANCH EL Irving Same-level public option | 1.3 mi | 8.9 |
| LANDRY EL Irving Same-level public option | 1.6 mi | 5.7 |
| PINKERTON EL Coppell Same-level public option | 2.0 mi | 8.4 |
| COPPELL MIDDLE WEST Dallas Middle row | 0.4 mi | 8.6 |
| KINWEST MONTESSORI ACADEMY Irving Elementary row | 1.5 mi | — |
| BUSH MIDDLE Irving Middle row | 1.9 mi | 5.9 |
| RANCHVIEW H S Irving High row | 1.8 mi | 7.4 |
| MANARA ACADEMY Irving Elementary public row | 1.9 mi | 2.2 |
| MANARA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Irving High row | 1.9 mi | 8.9 |
| COPPELL MIDDLE EAST Coppell Middle row | 2.4 mi | 8.8 |
| MOCKINGBIRD EL Coppell Elementary public row | 2.5 mi | 8.7 |
| AUSTIN EL Coppell Elementary public row | 2.7 mi | 8.5 |
| RIVERCHASE ELE Coppell Elementary public row | 2.8 mi | 6.9 |
| COPPELL CLASSICAL ACADEMY Lewisville Elementary public row | 2.9 mi | 6.9 |
| LA VILLITA EL Irving Elementary public row | 2.7 mi | 7.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 75019 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$134,174
Median Home Value
$525,700
Median Rent
$1,817/mo
Population
44,707
College Educated
67.6%
Homeownership
63.6%
Avg Commute
24.2 min
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Median Age
39.6
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| ANDERSON-SHIRO EL Anderson, TX | 8.8 |
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| CALDWELL EL Caldwell, TX | 8.8 |
| CAMPBELL EL League City, TX | 8.8 |
| CARPENTER EL Pflugerville, TX | 8.8 |
| CENTRAL HEIGHTS EL Nacogdoches, TX | 8.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Richard J Lee EL
What grades does Richard J Lee EL serve?
Richard J Lee EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Richard J Lee EL?
Richard J Lee EL has an enrollment of approximately 728 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard J Lee EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard J Lee EL is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richard J Lee EL rank in TX?
Richard J Lee EL ranks #413 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Richard J Lee EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Richard J Lee EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Richard J Lee EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richard J Lee EL has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Richard J Lee EL a charter school?
No, Richard J Lee EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richard J Lee EL a Title I school?
No, Richard J Lee EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richard J Lee EL?
5.9% of students at Richard J Lee EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 728
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 5.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (214) 496-7900
Resources & Links
District
COPPELL ISD- District Enrollment
- 13,414
- Schools in District
- 16
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,455
- District Rank
- #6 of 16
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