THE LAWSON ACADEMY

Charter School 235 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Lawson Academy, located at 5052 Scott Street in Houston’s Third Ward, is a public charter school that serves students in grades 6 through 8. Founded as a result of the legacy of Audrey Lawson and her husband, Reverend William A. Lawson, the school is built upon a foundation of academic rigor and character development. It is specifically designed to provide an equitable, high-quality education to students in the surrounding urban community, often focusing on narrowing the achievement gap through a structured and supportive learning environment.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on small class sizes, personalized instruction, and a curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities. Beyond standard academics, The Lawson Academy places a heavy focus on leadership, social responsibility, and cultural awareness, aiming to prepare its students not just for high school, but to become productive, community-minded citizens. By fostering a close-knit school culture, the academy strives to create a "village" atmosphere that encourages student success and holistic personal growth.

235

Total Students

12.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THE LAWSON ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	54
Black	169
Asian	7
Pacific Islander	1

Black
169 (71.9%)
Hispanic
54 (23.0%)
Asian
7 (3.0%)
White
4 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	THE LAWSON ACADEMY
Phone:	(713)225-1551
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	235
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 112

Kindergarten 9

Grade 6 51

Grade 7 32

Grade 8 31

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for THE LAWSON ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	112
Kindergarten	9
Grade 6	51
Grade 7	32
Grade 8	31

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for THE LAWSON ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	128	54.5%
Male	107	45.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)