Coppell, Texas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids City of Coppell, Texas
City
Location of Coppell in Dallas County, Texas
Country	United States
State	Texas
Counties	Dallas, Denton
Government
• Type	Council-Manager
Area
• Total	14.73 sq mi (38.15 km2)
• Land	14.41 sq mi (37.33 km2)
• Water	0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2)  2.00%
Elevation	512 ft (156 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	42,983
• Estimate  (2021)	41,290
• Density	2,873.47/sq mi (1,109.47/km2)
Demonym(s)	Coppellite
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes	75019
Area code(s)	214, 469, 945, 972
FIPS code	48-16612
GNIS feature ID	2410224

Coppell is a city in Texas, located in the northwest part of Dallas County. It's like a suburb of Dallas, meaning many people who work in Dallas live in Coppell. It's also part of the big Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex area. In 2020, about 42,983 people lived there. A tiny part of Coppell even reaches into Denton County.

History of Coppell

George Coppell

The Coppell area was first settled by families from Germany and France in the 1840s. Some settlers from the Peters Colony also came here around that time.

The town was first called Gibbs Station. This name honored Barnett Gibbs, who was one of Texas's first lieutenant governors. In 1892, the town's name changed to Coppell. It was named after George Coppell, a banker from New York. He was involved in building the local railroad line.

In 1955, the community officially became a city. This happened after people voted 41 to 1 in favor of it. A big change came in 1974 when the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW Airport) opened nearby. Coppell quickly grew from a small farming village into a large suburban community. By 2000, most of the land for homes was developed. The population grew to over 35,000 people.

Today, Coppell has many homes. It also has a growing number of businesses. These include warehouses and transportation centers. They are mostly on the south and west sides of the city, close to the airport.

Geography and Location

Coppell is located in the northwest corner of Dallas County. It is very close to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW Airport). Some parts of the airport are even inside Coppell's city limits.

The city is surrounded by other towns. To the west is Grapevine. To the north is Lewisville. To the east is Carrollton. To the south are Irving and Dallas.

People of Coppell

Coppell is home to a diverse group of people. In 2020, the city had 42,983 residents. There were over 15,000 households living in the city.

Many families live in Coppell. About 44% of households have children under 18. The city is known for being a family-friendly place. The average age of people in Coppell is about 40.5 years old.

Coppell's Economy

Coppell's economy is strong because it's so close to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW Airport). This makes it a great place for companies that need to ship products. Many businesses have large shipping and distribution centers here.

Some well-known companies in Coppell include Amazon, Nokia, and IBM. The Container Store and Uline also have facilities here. The financial company Mr. Cooper has its main office in Coppell. Samsung opened a cell phone factory and distribution center in the city in 2010. Crunchyroll, which distributes anime, also moved to Coppell recently.

Sports and Activities

Coppell is a great place for sports!

• Gymnastics: It's home to Texas Dreams Gymnastics. This club has trained famous gymnasts like Peyton Ernst and Bailie Key. The head coach is Kim Zmeskal Burdette, who was an Olympic gymnast and a world champion.
• Soccer: The Coppell Youth Soccer Association helps young people learn and play soccer. They have both fun, recreational teams and more competitive teams.

Education in Coppell

Students in Coppell attend schools in one of four different school districts.

Coppell Independent School District (CISD)

Most children in Coppell attend schools in the Coppell Independent School District (CISD). This district serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It also includes parts of Irving and Lewisville. The high schools in CISD are Coppell High School and New Tech High.

Many CISD schools have received high ratings from the Texas Education Agency. For example, all elementary schools in CISD were rated "exemplary" in 2008. Coppell Middle School North and East also received this top rating.

Award-Winning Programs

• Music: The Coppell ISD was named the top music program in the United States in 2000. The Coppell High School Marching Band won a state championship in 1999. Coppell Middle School North Band won state championships in 2006, 2011, and 2016.
• TV and Film: Coppell High School has a news program called KCBY-TV. It has won national awards for its video work. KCBY covers local stories and sports. New Tech High has a film program called NT Fuze. Their student films have been shown at big festivals like South by Southwest.

Other School Districts

• Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD: This district serves the eastern part of Coppell. Students here go to Barbara Bush Middle School and Ranchview High School in Irving.
• Grapevine-Colleyville ISD: A small part of Coppell is in this district.
• Lewisville ISD: This district serves the northernmost section of Coppell, which is in Denton County.

Getting Around Coppell

Coppell is located right next to the northeast corner of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW Airport). While no major highways go directly through the city, it's surrounded by them.

• Major Roads: SH121 and the Sam Rayburn Tollway are to the west and north. Interstate 635 is to the south. The President George Bush Turnpike and Interstate 35E are to the east. These roads make it easy to get to and from Coppell.

• Public Transportation: Coppell does not have its own public transportation system like a city bus or train. The city voted not to join Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) in 1989. However, DART's planned Silver Line commuter train will pass near Coppell. A station called Cypress Waters will be built very close to Coppell's border.

Famous People from Coppell

Many talented people have lived in Coppell, including:

• Hannah Bilka, a hockey player for the American national women's team.
• Ashley Cain, a two-time U.S. figure skating pairs champion.
• Kim Chung-ha, a K-pop solo artist.
• Kelli Finglass, the director of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
• Laura Gao, a cartoonist and author.
• Corey Kluber, a two-time Cy Young Award winner in baseball.
• Chiaka Ogbogu, an Olympic gold medalist in volleyball.
• Keri Russell, a television and film actress.
• Solomon Thomas, a football player for the Las Vegas Raiders.
• Connor Williams, a football player for the Miami Dolphins.

See also

In Spanish: Coppell para niños