RICHARD J LEE EL

RICHARD J LEE EL is a public elementary school that is part of the COPPELL ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 824 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 43 teachers, RICHARD J LEE EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Richard J. Lee Elementary, located in the Coppell Independent School District, is highly regarded for its forward-thinking approach to primary education. The school is particularly noted for being the first net-zero energy elementary school in Texas, a design philosophy that integrates the building itself into the learning experience. By emphasizing environmental sustainability and resource conservation, the school provides a unique, real-world laboratory where students can engage with STEM concepts through the lens of ecological responsibility.

Beyond its innovative facility, the school is known for fostering a collaborative and inquiry-based learning environment. Richard J. Lee Elementary focuses heavily on personalized learning, encouraging students to take ownership of their educational journeys through project-based tasks and digital integration. With a strong emphasis on community involvement and high academic standards, the school consistently maintains a reputation for excellence, preparing its students with the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for a rapidly evolving world.

For more information, contact RICHARD J LEE EL at (214) 496-7900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8808 CHAPARRAL WATERS WAY
DALLAS, TX 75019
Advertisement

RICHARD J LEE EL is a public school in DALLAS, TX with about 824 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
COPPELL ISD
Total Students:
824
Teachers:
43.03
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 824 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RICHARD J LEE EL is predominantly Asian, representing about 81% of the student body.

Asian
81.1%
Black or African American
5.7%
Hispanic/Latino
5.2%
White
5.2%
Two or more races
1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%

Female
49.9%
Male
50.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.