Melvin Hendrickson Development Center

Serving 113 students in grades Prekindergarten, 
The student:teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 113 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 38:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • 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 113 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
113 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Melvin Hendrickson Development Center is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
38:1
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%
35%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
40%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Melvin Hendrickson Development Center?
113 students attend Melvin Hendrickson Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Melvin Hendrickson Development Center students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Melvin Hendrickson Development Center?
Melvin Hendrickson Development Center has a student ration of 38:1, 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 (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 113 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 38:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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