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
Top Rankings
Herman Lawson Early Childhood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
12%
6%

Hispanic
41%
53%

Black
22%
13%

White
19%
25%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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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