Herman Lawson Early Childhood School

Serving 498 students in grades Prekindergarten, 
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • 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 498 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
498 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 0.65, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
53%
53%
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Black
23%
13%
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White
15%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
498 students attend Herman Lawson Early Childhood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Herman Lawson Early Childhood School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herman Lawson Early Childhood School?
Herman Lawson Early Childhood School has a student ration of 18:1, 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 ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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