- Enrollment
- 2,668
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mckinney, TX
Herman Lawson Early Childhood School
Federal NCES profile for Herman Lawson Early Childhood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482985011424
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herman Lawson Early Childhood School earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #11 of 11
- schools in Mckinney · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Herman Lawson Early Childhood School has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herman Lawson Early Childhood School ranks #11 of 11 schools in Mckinney, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+88 students YoY
Herman Lawson Early Childhood School grew from 522 students in 2022-23 to 610 in 2023-24 (+16.9%).
Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+88 students YoY 482985011424 · Mckinney, TX Other · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 24.2:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckinney H S (2,668 students)
Herman Lawson Early Childhood School grew from 522 students in 2022-23 to 610 in 2023-24 (+16.9%). Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Herman Lawson Early Childhood School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckinney H S
Mckinney H S
2,668 students
- Mckinney Boyd
Mckinney Boyd H S
2,547 students
- Mckinney North
Mckinney North H S
2,387 students
- Dr Jack Cockri
Dr Jack Cockrill Middle
1,210 students
- Scott Morgan J
Scott Morgan Johnson Middle
1,108 students
- This school 606
Herman Lawson Early Childhood School
606 students
What this shows Herman Lawson Early Childhood School reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herman Lawson Early Childhood School compares
Herman Lawson Early Childhood School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.2:1 | ▲ 65% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▼ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 65% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,139
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 606 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.2%
White 20.5%
African American 19.1%
Asian 11.1%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Herman Lawson Early Childhood School is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Mckinney Isd reports $11,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Herman Lawson Early Childhood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinney H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinney Boyd H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinney North H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr Jack Cockrill Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scott Morgan Johnson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herman Lawson Early Childhood School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,547
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~606 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herman Lawson Early Childhood School
How many students attend Herman Lawson Early Childhood School?
Herman Lawson Early Childhood School has 606 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mckinney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 610 (2023-24), up 88.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herman Lawson Early Childhood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Herman Lawson Early Childhood School is 24.2:1, which is 65% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Herman Lawson Early Childhood School?
52.7% of students at Herman Lawson Early Childhood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herman Lawson Early Childhood School?
The largest demographic group at Herman Lawson Early Childhood School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment, in Mckinney, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herman Lawson Early Childhood School?
Herman Lawson Early Childhood School has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Herman Lawson Early Childhood School rank among schools in Mckinney?
By Resource Investment Index, Herman Lawson Early Childhood School ranks #11 of 11 schools in Mckinney, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mckinney on the city page.
What other schools are in Mckinney Isd?
Besides Herman Lawson Early Childhood School, Mckinney Isd also operates Mckinney H S (2,668 students), Mckinney Boyd H S (2,547 students), and Mckinney North H S (2,387 students). See the Mckinney Isd district page for the complete list.