Melvin Hendrickson Development Center

Melvin Hendrickson Development Center serves 108 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 108 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Melvin Hendrickson Development Center's student population of 108 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
108 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Melvin Hendrickson Development Center is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
58%
36%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
39%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
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Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Melvin Hendrickson Development Center?
108 students attend Melvin Hendrickson Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Melvin Hendrickson Development Center students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Melvin Hendrickson Development Center?
Melvin Hendrickson Development Center has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Melvin Hendrickson Development Center offer ?
Melvin Hendrickson Development Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Melvin Hendrickson Development Center part of?
Melvin Hendrickson Development Center is part of Lamar School District No. Re-2.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 108 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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