Enrollment
235
Elementary
STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·THE LAWSON ACADEMY·NCES 480141812485
The Lawson Academy
5052 SCOTT ST, HOUSTON, TX 77004 · (713) 225-1551 · Harris County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL235 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
19.3:1
12 FTE teachers
STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
98%
230 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 112 | 48% |
| Kindergarten | 9 | 4% |
| Grade 6 | 51 | 22% |
| Grade 7 | 32 | 14% |
| Grade 8 | 31 | 13% |
Student demographics
43%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
51.0%
own-school result
Mathematics
37.0%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 21.0% | 30.0% | 30.0% | 19.0% |
| Mathematics | 16.0% | 21.0% | 27.0% | 36.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 51.0% | 37.0% |
| 2024-25 | 35.0% | 21.0% |
| 2023-24 | 40.0% | 21.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where The Lawson Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Harris County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 235 | #4,518 of 4,938 | #648 of 682 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.3:1 | #4,396 of 4,622 | #625 of 657 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 42.9% | #2,908 of 4,628 | #397 of 657 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 97.9% | #200 of 4,789 | #64 of 671 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +0.9% | #1,248 of 1,307 | #141 of 148 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
235
+53 (+29%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
19.3:1
was 13.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 235 | 12.2 | 19.3:1 | 98% (230) |
| 2023-24 | 195 | 10.6 | 18.5:1 | 94% (184) |
| 2022-23 | 134 | 13 | 10.3:1 | 99% (133) |
| 2020-21 | 182 | 14 | 13.0:1 | 90% (164) |
| 2017-18 | 233 | 19.3 | 12.1:1 | 84% (195) |
| 2015-16 | 149 | 14 | 10.6:1 | 41% (61) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for The Lawson Academy.
Since 2017-18: students up 1% (233 to 235); teachers down 37% (19.3 to 12.2).
About The Lawson Academy
The Lawson Academy is a small elementary school in HOUSTON, Texas, under THE LAWSON ACADEMY. Students in pre-K through 8 attend, and enrollment is 235 students. The school's enrollment is 55% smaller than the 519 average for elementary schools in Texas.
The school serves as its own district in federal records.
A majority of students at The Lawson Academy, 72%, are Black. Beyond that, enrollment is 23% Hispanic and 3% Asian. The Black share of the county population is lower, at 19%. The Lawson Academy has a diversity index of 43%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Federal staffing data show 12.2 full-time-equivalent teachers at The Lawson Academy and a ratio of 19.3:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Texas is 15.1:1, lower than at this school. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 98% of enrollment. That is higher than the 70% average for public schools in Harris County.
Among Harris County residents, median household income is about $74,983, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 34%, and about 13% of people live in poverty. The Lawson Academy is one of 1,205 public schools in Harris County, which together enroll about 886,911 students.
The closest public school, Energy Institute High School, is about 0.2 miles from The Lawson Academy. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is City: Large: inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. The Lawson Academy is run as a public charter school.
Federal counts put enrollment at 182 in 2020-21 and 235 in 2024-25, a 29% increase. Federal data show the ratio rising from 13.0:1 to 19.3:1.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss science fairs, picture day, and bus routes at The Lawson Academy. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Harris County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,838,303
Census ACS
Median income
$74,983
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,205
886,911 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in HOUSTON
- Texas Connections Academy at HoustonCombined · 8,641 students
- North Shore Senior HighHigh · 4,284 students
- Elsik High SchoolHigh · 4,057 students
- Summer Creek High SchoolHigh · 3,972 students
- Hastings High SchoolHigh · 3,786 students
- C E King High SchoolHigh · 3,716 students
Nearby schools
- Energy Institute High School0.2 mi · 663
- Lockhart Elementary School0.6 mi · 306
- Yates High School0.7 mi · 685
- Thompson Elementary School0.8 mi · 363
- Blackshear Elementary School1.1 mi · 257
- Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School1.2 mi · 558
Frequently asked questions
About The Lawson AcademyHow many students attend The Lawson Academy?
The Lawson Academy enrolls approximately 235 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does The Lawson Academy serve?
The Lawson Academy serves grades PK-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Lawson Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at The Lawson Academy is approximately 19.3:1 (12 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at The Lawson Academy?
At The Lawson Academy, the student body is approximately 2% White, 23% Hispanic, 72% Black, 3% Asian.
Who oversees The Lawson Academy?
The Lawson Academy is overseen by THE LAWSON ACADEMY in Harris County.
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