RICHARD J LEE EL

8808 CHAPARRAL WATERS WAY
DALLAS, TX 75019

719 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

719

Total Students

47.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RICHARD J LEE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	38
Black	35
Asian	579
Two or More	11
American Indian	3

Asian
579 (80.5 %)
White
53 (7.4 %)
Hispanic
38 (5.3 %)
Black
35 (4.9 %)
Two or More
11 (1.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	COPPELL ISD
Phone:	(214)496-7900
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	719
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 139

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 146

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RICHARD J LEE EL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	88
Grade 1	114
Grade 2	116
Grade 3	139
Grade 4	116
Grade 5	146

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RICHARD J LEE EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	347	48.3%
Male	372	51.7%

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