Public elementary schoolGrades K–5Coppell ISD

Richard J Lee Elementary

8808 Chaparral Waters Way, Dallas, TX 75019 · (214) 496-7900

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95 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 0 points of 2025 (A 95).
663students
14.4students per teacher
95.8%attendance
1stof 10 Coppell ISD elementary schools
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ABAABBARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Richard J Lee Elementary has earned an A in 6 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementA · 95

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressA · 95

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsA · 95

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Richard J Lee Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Coppell ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level96%
Meets grade level83%
Coppell ISD elementary schools: 73.8%
Masters grade level60%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

663students in 2024–25Down 9% from 728 the year before
14.4students per teacher46 full-time teachers
21average class sizeCoppell ISD elementary schools: 21
4.5 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,819average teacher base pay
3.8%from low-income familiesCoppell ISD elementary schools: 10.1%
46%English learners
7.5%in gifted & talented
6.3%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Asian 85.5%White 5.9%African American 4.1%Hispanic 2.4%Two or More Races 1.5%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Coppell ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Richard J Lee Elementary.

OpenH-E-B Las ColinasOpened Jun 2026 · 1.2 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

ALas Colinas ElementaryCarrollton-Farmers Branch ISD · 93 · 0.8 mi BFreeman ElementaryCarrollton-Farmers Branch ISD · 85 · 0.9 mi ACanyon Ranch ElementaryCoppell ISD · 93 · 0.9 mi AValley Ranch ElementaryCoppell ISD · 93 · 1.3 mi BLandry ElementaryCarrollton-Farmers Branch ISD · 84 · 1.6 mi BManara Academy-IrvingManara Academy · 83 · 1.9 mi PWonderland Montessori Academy of Valley RanchPrivate · PK–K · 0.3 mi PCoppell Tamil Learning CenterPrivate · PK–8 · 1.2 mi PPrimrose School of Valley RanchPrivate · PK–K · 1.3 mi
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Questions about Richard J Lee Elementary

What is Richard J Lee Elementary’s TEA rating?

Richard J Lee Elementary earned an A (95 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (95) in 2025.

What grades does Richard J Lee Elementary serve?

Grades K–5. It’s part of Coppell ISD, at 8808 Chaparral Waters Way in Dallas.

How many students go to Richard J Lee Elementary?

663 students in 2024–25, down 9% from 728 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

How does Richard J Lee Elementary compare with other Coppell ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 1st of 10 Coppell ISD elementary schools. 70% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Richard J Lee Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Coppell ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.