Melvin Hendrickson Development Center
Tel:
(719)336-2022
- Melvin Hendrickson Development Center serves 131 students in grades Prekindergarten.
- The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Melvin Hendrickson Development Center's student population of 131 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten |
| Total Students | 131 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
 |
School Comparison
- Melvin Hendrickson Development Center's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 has decreased from 39:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Melvin Hendrickson Development Center is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 33:1 | 17:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 47% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 53% | 53% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.39 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 35% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lamar No. Re-2 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Melvin Hendrickson Development Center is Lamar High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lamar Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Parkview Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lamar Lamar High School Grades: 9-12 | 421 students
0.3 miles
1900 South 11th Street
Lamar, CO 81052
(719)336-3488 0.3 9-12 421 - Lamar Parkview Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 294 students
0.7 miles
1105 Parkview
Lamar, CO 81052
(719)336-7413 0.7 3-5 294 - Lamar Lamar Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 339 students
0.9 miles
104 West Park
Lamar, CO 81052
(719)336-7436 0.9 6-8 339 - Lamar Washington Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 266 students
1.0 miles
510 South 9th Street
Lamar, CO 81052
(719)336-7764 1.0 K-2 266 - Lamar Alta Vista Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 126 students
4.2 miles
8785 Cr Ll
Lamar, CO 81052
(719)336-2154 4.2 K-6 126
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