- Enrollment
- 4,068
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dallas, TX
Richard J Lee El
Federal NCES profile for Richard J Lee El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481521012980
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard J Lee El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #18 of 24
- elementary schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 5.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard J Lee El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard J Lee El ranks #18 of 24 elementary schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Richard J Lee El held near 728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.3 → 49.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 481521012980 · Dallas, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
663 enr · 14.1:1 · 5.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Coppell H S (4,068 students)
Richard J Lee El held near 728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.3 → 49.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Richard J Lee El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coppell H S
Coppell H S
4,068 students
- Coppell Middle 1,230
Coppell Middle West
1,230 students
- Coppell Middle 1,120
Coppell Middle East
1,120 students
- Coppell Middle 1,006
Coppell Middle North
1,006 students
- Canyon Ranch E 705
Canyon Ranch El
705 students
- This school 663
Richard J Lee El
663 students
What this shows Richard J Lee El reports 663 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard J Lee El compares
Richard J Lee El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.1% | ▼ 92% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,455
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 663 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 85.5%
White 5.9%
African American 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Richard J Lee El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coppell Isd reports $10,455 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richard J Lee El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coppell H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coppell Middle West | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coppell Middle East | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coppell Middle North | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon Ranch El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard J Lee El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~663 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richard J Lee El
How many students attend Richard J Lee El?
Richard J Lee El has 663 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 719 (2022-23) → 728 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard J Lee El?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard J Lee El is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richard J Lee El?
5.1% of students at Richard J Lee El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard J Lee El?
The largest demographic group at Richard J Lee El is Asian at 85.5% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard J Lee El?
Richard J Lee El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richard J Lee El rank among elementary schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard J Lee El ranks #18 of 24 elementary schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Coppell Isd?
Besides Richard J Lee El, Coppell Isd also operates Coppell H S (4,068 students), Coppell Middle West (1,230 students), and Coppell Middle East (1,120 students). See the Coppell Isd district page for the complete list.