HERMAN LAWSON EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL
522 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Herman Lawson Early Childhood School, located at 500 Dowell in McKinney, Texas, is a dedicated educational facility within the McKinney Independent School District that focuses exclusively on the foundational years of learning. The school serves as a specialized environment for pre-kindergarten students, aiming to provide a structured, nurturing, and engaging atmosphere that prepares children for their transition into elementary school. By focusing on early childhood development, the school emphasizes social-emotional growth, foundational literacy, and numeracy skills tailored specifically to the developmental needs of young learners.
The school is designed to create a bridge between home and the formal classroom setting, fostering a love for learning during a critical period of brain development. Its curriculum is centered on play-based learning and developmentally appropriate instruction, ensuring that students build the confidence and academic habits necessary for long-term success. As a pillar of the McKinney community, Herman Lawson Early Childhood School plays a vital role in providing equitable access to early education, helping to set a strong academic trajectory for the district’s youngest residents.
The school is designed to create a bridge between home and the formal classroom setting, fostering a love for learning during a critical period of brain development. Its curriculum is centered on play-based learning and developmentally appropriate instruction, ensuring that students build the confidence and academic habits necessary for long-term success. As a pillar of the McKinney community, Herman Lawson Early Childhood School plays a vital role in providing equitable access to early education, helping to set a strong academic trajectory for the district’s youngest residents.
522
Total Students
25.7
Full-Time Teachers
20.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
114.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 90 |
| Hispanic | 250 |
| Black | 112 |
| Asian | 47 |
| Two or More | 20 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic250 (47.9 %)
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Black112 (21.5 %)
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White90 (17.2 %)
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Asian47 (9.0 %)
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Two or More20 (3.8 %)
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American Indian2 (0.4 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Pre Kindergarten |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | MCKINNEY ISD |
| Phone: | (469)302-2400 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - Pre-K |
| Total Students: | 522 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 25.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 20.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 599 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
522
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 522 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 245 | 46.9% |
| Male | 277 | 53.1% |
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