Serving 719 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Richard J Lee Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 719 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard J Lee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Richard J Lee Elementary School's student population of 719 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
719 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richard J Lee Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard J Lee Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#321 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
81%
5%
Hispanic
5%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
7%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard J Lee Elementary School's ranking?
Richard J Lee Elementary School is ranked #321 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Richard J Lee Elementary School often compared to?
Richard J Lee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley Ranch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Richard J Lee Elementary School?
719 students attend Richard J Lee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Richard J Lee Elementary School students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard J Lee Elementary School?
Richard J Lee Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richard J Lee Elementary School offer ?
Richard J Lee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Richard J Lee Elementary School part of?
Richard J Lee Elementary School is part of Coppell Independent School District.
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