Melvin Hendrickson Development Center serves 122 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Melvin Hendrickson Development Center's student population of 122 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
122 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Melvin Hendrickson Development Center is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
59%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
39%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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?
122 students attend Melvin Hendrickson Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Melvin Hendrickson Development Center students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Melvin Hendrickson Development Center offer ?
Melvin Hendrickson Development Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
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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