Summary:
This analysis examines 11 elementary schools serving grades PK-5 in the 75019 zip code of Coppell, Texas, where the Coppell Independent School District (Isd) dominates with nine of the schools, creating a landscape of exceptionally high performance.
The standout school in the area is Richard J Lee Elementary, ranked 72nd in Texas (98th percentile) with the lowest free/reduced lunch rate (3.77%) and the highest test scores, including 90.32% proficiency in 5th Grade Reading. Close behind are Lakeside Elementary (ranked 160th, 97th percentile) and Mockingbird Elementary, both maintaining top-tier status for three consecutive years. The most dramatic contrast exists between Richard J Lee and Riverchase Ele, which belongs to Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd) and ranks 2,513th with a 53.83% free/reduced lunch rate. Coppell Classical Academy, a charter school from Texas College Preparatory Academies, sits in the middle with a 21.76% free/reduced lunch rate and mixed performance.
Key metrics reveal that the nine Coppell ISD schools average a 91st percentile state rank, with student-teacher ratios ranging from 11:1 at Wilson Elementary to 16:1 at Coppell Classical Academy. Interestingly, higher spending does not guarantee better results—Riverchase Ele spends the most ($12,130 per student) but performs the worst, while Richard J Lee spends the least ($8,401) and performs the best. A notable finding is that Science scores lag behind Reading and Math across the district, with Wilson Elementary achieving only 29.27% proficiency in 5th Grade Science, barely above the state average. This suggests that while the Coppell ISD effect provides a powerful baseline of excellence, families should consider individual school strengths, particularly in Science, when making their choice.
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