Herman Lawson Early Childhood School (2025-26 Ranking)

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 Facts (2025-26)

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:

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 Students Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Herman Lawson Early Childhood School
2023	522
2022	498
2021	405
2020	598
2019	598
2018	626
2017	626
2016	615
2015	632
2014	668
2013	641
2012	667
2011	702

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Herman Lawson Early Childhood School
2023	26
2022	28
2021	30
2020	30
2019	30
2018	32
2017	32
2016	33
2015	33
2014	33
2013	32
2012	33
2011	34

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Year Founded

2009

School Calendar

School Motto

Today I will do my best to be my best.

School Mascot

Lawson Sea Lion

School Rankings

The 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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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Herman Lawson Early Childhood School	Texas	Mckinney Independent School District
2023	20:1	14:1	15:1
2022	18:1	14:1	14:1
2021	14:1	14:1	14:1
2020	20:1	15:1	15:1
2019	20:1	15:1	15:1
2018	20:1	15:1	15:1
2017	20:1	15:1	15:1
2016	19:1	15:1	15:1
2015	19:1	15:1	15:1
2014	20:1	15:1	15:1
2013	20:1	15:1	15:1
2012	20:1	15:1	15:1
2011	21:1	15:1	14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Herman Lawson Early Childhood School	Texas	Mckinney Independent School District
2023	9%	5%	7%
2022	5%	5%	6%
2021	7%	5%	6%
2020	3%	5%	5%
2019	3%	5%	5%
2018	4%	5%	4%
2017	4%	5%	4%
2016	3%	4%	4%
2015	4%	4%	4%
2014	4%	4%	3%
2013	4%	4%	3%
2012	2%	4%	3%
2011	3%	4%	3%

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Hispanic

41%

53%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Herman Lawson Early Childhood School	Texas	Mckinney Independent School District
2023	48%	53%	29%
2022	53%	53%	29%
2021	50%	53%	29%
2020	57%	53%	28%
2019	57%	53%	28%
2018	57%	52%	29%
2017	57%	52%	29%
2016	56%	52%	28%
2015	58%	52%	28%
2014	59%	52%	28%
2013	56%	51%	27%
2012	60%	51%	26%
2011	60%	50%	25%

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Black

22%

13%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Herman Lawson Early Childhood School	Texas	Mckinney Independent School District
2023	22%	13%	15%
2022	23%	13%	15%
2021	22%	13%	15%
2020	17%	13%	14%
2019	17%	13%	14%
2018	17%	13%	14%
2017	17%	13%	14%
2016	15%	13%	14%
2015	16%	13%	13%
2014	15%	13%	13%
2013	15%	13%	13%
2012	14%	13%	12%
2011	14%	13%	12%

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White

19%

25%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Herman Lawson Early Childhood School	Texas	Mckinney Independent School District
2023	17%	26%	44%
2022	15%	26%	45%
2021	16%	26%	46%
2020	19%	27%	49%
2019	19%	27%	49%
2018	18%	28%	51%
2017	18%	28%	51%
2016	23%	29%	52%
2015	20%	29%	53%
2014	18%	29%	53%
2013	22%	30%	54%
2012	22%	31%	55%
2011	22%	31%	56%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Herman Lawson Early Childhood School	Texas	Mckinney Independent School District
2023	4%	3%	5%
2022	4%	3%	5%
2021	5%	3%	4%
2020	4%	2%	3%
2019	4%	2%	3%
2018	3%	2%	2%
2017	3%	2%	2%
2016	3%	2%	2%
2015	2%	2%	2%
2014	3%	2%	2%
2013	3%	2%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.74

0.64

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Herman Lawson Early Childhood School	Texas	Mckinney Independent School District
2023	0.69	0.64	0.70
2022	0.65	0.64	0.69
2021	0.68	0.64	0.68
2020	0.61	0.63	0.67
2019	0.61	0.63	0.67
2018	0.62	0.64	0.65
2017	0.62	0.64	0.65
2016	0.62	0.63	0.64
2015	0.60	0.63	0.63
2014	0.60	0.63	0.63
2013	0.62	0.64	0.63
2012	0.58	0.64	0.62
2011	0.59	0.64	0.61

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

56%

57%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Herman Lawson Early Childhood School	Texas	Mckinney Independent School District
2023	53%	57%	30%
2022	71%	57%	28%
2021	67%	56%	30%
2020	94%	56%	29%
2019	94%	56%	29%
2018	76%	53%	25%
2017	76%	53%	25%
2016	73%	53%	26%
2015	73%	52%	26%
2014	71%	53%	26%
2013	66%	53%	26%
2012	64%	44%	25%
2011	66%	44%	25%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Herman Lawson Early Childhood School	Texas	Mckinney Independent School District
2023	6%	5%	5%
2022	9%	4%	3%
2021	8%	4%	3%
2020	1%	4%	4%
2019	1%	4%	4%
2014	4%	7%	4%
2013	4%	7%	4%
2012	5%	7%	4%
2011	4%	7%	3%
2010	7%	8%	4%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Mckinney Independent School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Notes

School Mascot: Lawson Sea Lion

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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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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