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Richard J Lee El

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

Type
Elementary
Grades
0–5
Enrollment
719
FTE teachers
47
Student/teacher
15.3:1
District
Coppell ISD

About this school

Richard J Lee EL is a elementary school located in Dallas, TX, serving grades 0–5 and approximately 719 students. Operated by Coppell ISD, the campus sits about 23.8 miles from The Fort Worth's newsroom and is part of The Fort Worth's ongoing local education coverage.

The school employs roughly 47 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 15.3:1. That ratio is roughly in line with the state average for TX public schools.

Richard J Lee EL is a traditional zoned public school within Coppell ISD, meaning enrollment is generally tied to residence within the school's attendance boundary. Boundary maps and feeder patterns are published by the district and updated annually.

State accountability ratings for TEA are released annually and combine student achievement, growth, and closing-the-gaps metrics. The Fort Worth publishes rating updates as soon as they become public each fall, with comparisons to nearby campuses and prior-year trends.

For families in Dallas considering elementary placement, Richard J Lee EL is one of the campuses The Fort Worth regularly covers — including school board decisions, bond elections, and individual program changes that affect enrollment.

Tip about Richard J Lee EL? Email editor@nexcom.media with the subject line "Richard J Lee EL". For more education coverage, see thefortworth.org/schools or browse The Fort Worth's latest reporting at thefortworth.org/news. This profile uses public data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and is updated annually as new federal filings are released.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Richard J Lee El located?
Richard J Lee El is located at 8808 Chaparral Waters Way in Dallas, TX 75019.
What grades does Richard J Lee El serve?
The school serves grades 0 through 5 as a elementary campus.
How many students attend Richard J Lee El?
Approximately 719 students were enrolled according to the most recent federal NCES filing.
What district operates Richard J Lee El?
Richard J Lee El is part of Coppell ISD (NCES LEA ID: 4815210).
Is Richard J Lee El a charter or magnet school?
Richard J Lee El is a traditional zoned public school within Coppell ISD.

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Data source: U.S. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data — canonical NCES page ↗. Per-school profile generated by The Fort Worth from the most recent federal directory release. Updated 2026-05-22.

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