Excellent
#413 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 5% in state
Richard J Lee EL
Elementary School · Coppell ISD · Dallas, TX
A Coppell ISD elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8808 CHAPARRAL WATERS WAY, Dallas, TX 75019
- Math 83% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 86% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richard J Lee EL score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2014–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 85% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Richard J Lee EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,021/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dallas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
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%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockbrook Montessori Academy at Valley RanchPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Las Colinas ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 551 | Compare → |
| Canyon Ranch ELEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 718 | Compare → |
| Freeman ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 722 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Coppell ISD
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #6 of 16
- District spending per student
- $10,455NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richard J Lee EL is listed in COPPELL ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
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.
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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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 728
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (214) 496-7900
- Area population (ZIP 75019)
- 44,707
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- 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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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