RICHARD J LEE EL

8808 CHAPARRAL WATERS WAY
DALLAS, TX 75019

663 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.

663

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RICHARD J LEE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	16
Black	27
Asian	567
Two or More	10
American Indian	4

Asian
567 (85.5%)
White
39 (5.9%)
Black
27 (4.1%)
Hispanic
16 (2.4%)
Two or More
10 (1.5%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)

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:	663
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
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 87

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 134

Grade 4 120

Grade 5 126

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RICHARD J LEE EL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	88
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	108
Grade 3	134
Grade 4	120
Grade 5	126

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RICHARD J LEE EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	344	51.9%
Male	319	48.1%

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