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.
522
Total Students
25.7
Full-Time Teachers
20.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
114.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HERMAN LAWSON EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White90
Hispanic250
Black112
Asian47
Two or More20
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    250 (47.9 %)
  • Black
    112 (21.5 %)
  • White
    90 (17.2 %)
  • Asian
    47 (9.0 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (3.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HERMAN LAWSON EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten522
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HERMAN LAWSON EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24546.9%
Male27753.1%