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.
DALLAS, TX 75019
(214) 496-7900
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
- 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
* 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.
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.