Enrollment
606
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+65% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Herman Lawson Early Childhood School compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Herman Lawson Early Childhood School
Herman Lawson Early Childhood School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mckinney, Texas, enrolling 606 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.2:1 is larger than about 97% of Texas schools and 65% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 606 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,407 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,406, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 606 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Mckinney Isd also operates Mckinney H S (2,668 students) and Mckinney Boyd H S (2,547 students) alongside Herman Lawson Early Childhood School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Herman Lawson Early Childhood School compares
Herman Lawson Early Childhood School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,174
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mckinney Isd, which includes Herman Lawson Early Childhood School.
$11,174
Per student
-18%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.4%
State 8.9%
Federal 9.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,668
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~606 students)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Herman Lawson Early Childhood School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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