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Public elementary school · Coppell ISD · Dallas, Texas

Richard J Lee EL

Richard J Lee EL rates 7.8, above the middle of Coppell ISD's elementary schools, whose rated median is 7.3.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.8this school

7.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Coppell ISD median is 7.3.

#1,451 of 8,584 schools in Texas · Coppell ISD: 11 elementary schools rated, median 7.3

The brief

A Coppell ISD elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,451 of 8,584 schools in Texas and 4 of 16 in Coppell ISD.

Richard J Lee EL is listed in Coppell ISD, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math85%40 points above the Texas average of 45%339 students tested · 2025 STAAR
Reading89%34 points above the Texas average of 55%341 students tested · 2025 STAAR
Proficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 87% in 2025.2025 STAAR; 22 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
7.5
50% of the rating
Academics
9.6
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
6.0
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75019; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Richard J Lee EL and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the Dallas-Fort Worth school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

Median income
$134,174
Median home value
$525,700
Median rent
$1,817/mo
College educated
67.6%
Homeownership
63.6%
Poverty rate
3.9%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
36
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
23
Minimal Transit
Bike Score
34
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
3,639/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Dallas. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Dallas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
5.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Valley Ranch EL1.3 mi
    8.7Compare →
  2. Las Colinas EL0.8 mi
    8.3Compare →
  3. Richard J Lee ELthis school
    7.8
  4. Canyon Ranch EL0.9 mi
    7.5Compare →
  5. Mockingbird EL2.5 mi
    7.1Compare →
  6. Pinkerton EL2.0 mi
    6.9Compare →
  7. Manara Academy1.9 mi · charter
    5.1Compare →
  8. Landry EL1.6 mi
    5.0Compare →
  9. Freeman EL0.9 mi
    4.4Compare →
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and two rate higher than Richard J Lee EL.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

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.

Current profile: 8.8/10Recent math and reading results around 81% math and 82% readingCompare nearby public elementariesParent sentiment source attempted but unavailableConfirm with Coppell ISD boundary and campus details

Official checks

District profileCoppell ISD Richard J. Lee homepage, accessed 2026-07-01: campus address, phone, enrollment and attendance email addresses, school time 7:40 a.m.-3:05 p.m.District profileRichard J. Lee library page, accessed 2026-07-01: library hours Monday-Friday 7:45 a.m.-3:05 p.m.District profileRichard J. Lee live feed, accessed 2026-07-01: recent campus texture includes 5th grade Sky Ranch trip, PTO-funded mascot launch, Lee Bus Tour.

Questions families ask

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 #1,451 of 8,584 schools in TX.

What is Richard J Lee EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Richard J Lee EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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, 2014-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

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.

School facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
728
Student-teacher ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Dallas County
Phone
(214) 496-7900
Rank in district
#4 of 16
Schools in district
16
District spending per student
$10,455
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.9%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 75019)
44,707
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
39.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.