Herman Lawson Early Childhood School

Herman Lawson Early Childhood School serves 610 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 610 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Herman Lawson Early Childhood School's student population of 610 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
610 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Herman Lawson Early Childhood School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
12%
6%
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Hispanic
41%
53%
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Black
22%
13%
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White
19%
25%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Herman Lawson Early Childhood School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Herman Lawson Early Childhood School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Herman Lawson Early Childhood School often compared to?
Herman Lawson Early Childhood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beaty Early Childhood School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Herman Lawson Early Childhood School?
610 students attend Herman Lawson Early Childhood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Herman Lawson Early Childhood School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herman Lawson Early Childhood School?
Herman Lawson Early Childhood School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Herman Lawson Early Childhood School offer ?
Herman Lawson Early Childhood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Herman Lawson Early Childhood School part of?
Herman Lawson Early Childhood School is part of Mckinney Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 610 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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