Public elementary schoolGrades EE–PKMcKinney ISD

Herman Lawson Early Childhood School

500 Dowell, McKinney, TX 75071 · (469) 302-2400

A
94 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 3 points from 2025Still an A, with a higher score than 2025 (91).
493students
17.6students per teacher
1stof 19 McKinney ISD elementary schools
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CACDDCARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Herman Lawson Early Childhood School has earned an A in 5 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

493students in 2024–25Down 2% from 504 the year before
17.6students per teacher28 full-time teachers
8.1 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$66,814average teacher base pay
99.4%from low-income familiesMcKinney ISD elementary schools: 41.2%
55.2%English learners
0%in gifted & talented
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 45%African American 20.5%White 17%Asian 12.6%Two or More Races 4.3%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with McKinney ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Herman Lawson Early Childhood School.

Opening soonHall Library reimagining + planetariumProjected Oct 2026 · 1.8 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

CSlaughter ElementaryMcKinney ISD · 73 · 0.1 mi AImagine International Academy of North TexasImagine International Academy of North Texas · 95 · 0.6 mi CBurks ElementaryMcKinney ISD · 75 · 1.0 mi DCaldwell ElementaryMcKinney ISD · 69 · 1.5 mi DJose de Jesus and Maria Luisa Vega ElementaryMcKinney ISD · 69 · 1.5 mi CAlbert & Iola Lee Davis Malvern ElementaryMcKinney ISD · 70 · 1.8 mi PFirst Baptist Learning CenterPrivate · PK–K · 0.9 mi PCollin County Cornerstone Christian AcademyPrivate · K–12 · 1.6 mi PExcellence AcademyPrivate · PK–10 · 3.2 mi
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Questions about Herman Lawson Early Childhood School

What is Herman Lawson Early Childhood School’s TEA rating?

Herman Lawson Early Childhood School earned an A (94 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (91) in 2025.

What grades does Herman Lawson Early Childhood School serve?

Grades EE–PK. It’s part of McKinney ISD, at 500 Dowell in McKinney.

How many students go to Herman Lawson Early Childhood School?

493 students in 2024–25, down 2% from 504 the year before. There are about 18 students for every teacher.

How does Herman Lawson Early Childhood School compare with other McKinney ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 1st of 19 McKinney ISD elementary schools (tied with 1 other). 11% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Herman Lawson Early Childhood School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use McKinney ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.