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Herman Lawson Early Childhood School
School · Mckinney ISD · Mckinney, TX
A Mckinney ISD school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
500 DOWELL, Mckinney, TX 75071
- 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 44 schools in Mckinney.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Herman Lawson Early Childhood School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated936/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mckinney), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$132,839
Median home value
$448,500
Median rent
$2,105/mo
College educated
50.7%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 20 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Mckinney ISD
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #31 of 31
- District spending per student
- $11,139NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Herman Lawson Early Childhood School is listed in MCKINNEY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Herman Lawson Early Childhood School
Herman Lawson Early Childhood School is a public school in Mckinney, TX, part of Mckinney ISD, serving approximately 610 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,680 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Herman Lawson Early Childhood School
What grades does Herman Lawson Early Childhood School serve?
Herman Lawson Early Childhood School serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Herman Lawson Early Childhood School?
Herman Lawson Early Childhood School has an enrollment of approximately 610 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herman Lawson Early Childhood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Herman Lawson Early Childhood School is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Herman Lawson Early Childhood School rank in TX?
Herman Lawson Early Childhood School ranks #7,680 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Herman Lawson Early Childhood School's MySchoolScout rating?
Herman Lawson Early Childhood School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Herman Lawson Early Childhood School a charter school?
No, Herman Lawson Early Childhood School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Herman Lawson Early Childhood School a Title I school?
No, Herman Lawson Early Childhood School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Herman Lawson Early Childhood School?
63.0% of students at Herman Lawson Early Childhood School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 610
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Collin County
- Phone
- (469) 302-2400
- Area population (ZIP 75071)
- 69,396
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75071; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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