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Melvin Hendrickson Development Center

510 Savage Avenue
Lamar, CO 81052
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Tel: (719) 336-2022
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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

Top Rankings

Melvin Hendrickson Development Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

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)
Total Students
122 students

Total Students Trends Over Years (2005-2025)

YearMelvin Hendrickson Development Center
2025122
2024108
2023125
2022113
2021115
2020123
2019122
2018131
2017131
2016125
2015118
2014127
2013124
2012119
2011123
2010117
2009116
2008121
2007131
2006130
2005118
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2004-2025)

YearMelvin Hendrickson Development Center
20252
20244
20234
20223
20214
20204
20194
20184
20174
20164
20153
20143
20134
20124
20114
20104
20094
20074
20063
20054
20045
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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.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (CO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2005-2024)

YearMelvin Hendrickson Development CenterColoradoLamar School District No. Re-2
202427:117:115:1
202331:117:116:1
202238:117:116:1
202129:117:115:1
202031:117:115:1
201931:117:115:1
201833:117:115:1
201733:117:115:1
201631:117:115:1
201539:117:116:1
201437:118:116:1
201332:118:116:1
201231:118:116:1
201132:117:114:1
201030:117:114:1
200930:117:114:1
200733:117:116:1
200643:117:116:1
200530:117:116:1
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American Indian
1%
1%

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2014)

YearMelvin Hendrickson Development CenterColoradoLamar School District No. Re-2
20142%1%1%
20081%2%1%
20072%1%1%
20062%1%1%
20051%1%1%
20041%1%1%
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Asian
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2014)

YearMelvin Hendrickson Development CenterColoradoLamar School District No. Re-2
20141%3%
20091%4%1%
20082%3%1%
20072%3%1%
20061%3%1%
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Hispanic
59%
37%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)

YearMelvin Hendrickson Development CenterColoradoLamar School District No. Re-2
202458%36%63%
202357%35%60%
202258%35%59%
202161%34%61%
202054%34%58%
201943%34%58%
201847%34%57%
201747%34%57%
201659%33%57%
201551%33%41%
201451%33%56%
201348%32%53%
201254%32%53%
201145%32%53%
201053%29%52%
200941%28%49%
200845%28%50%
200740%28%48%
200647%27%48%
200541%26%47%
200439%25%45%
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Black
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2024)

YearMelvin Hendrickson Development CenterColoradoLamar School District No. Re-2
20241%5%
20231%5%
20221%4%1%
20211%5%1%
20191%5%1%
20131%5%1%
20121%5%1%
20111%5%
20104%6%1%
20092%6%1%
20082%6%1%
20072%6%1%
20062%6%1%
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White
39%
49%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)

YearMelvin Hendrickson Development CenterColoradoLamar School District No. Re-2
202439%50%36%
202341%51%38%
202240%52%38%
202136%52%37%
202044%53%39%
201956%53%39%
201853%53%42%
201753%53%42%
201641%54%42%
201547%54%32%
201443%55%41%
201348%56%42%
201245%56%43%
201154%57%44%
201043%60%46%
200956%61%48%
200850%61%47%
200754%62%49%
200648%63%49%
200558%64%51%
200459%65%53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)

YearMelvin Hendrickson Development CenterColoradoLamar School District No. Re-2
20242%5%1%
20231%5%1%
20221%5%2%
20212%5%1%
20202%4%1%
20152%4%4%
20143%3%1%
20133%3%2%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.50
0.63

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2005-2025)

YearMelvin Hendrickson Development CenterColoradoLamar School District No. Re-2
20250.500.62
20240.520.620.50
20230.510.620.50
20220.510.610.51
20210.500.610.50
20200.520.600.51
20190.510.600.51
20180.500.600.51
20170.500.600.51
20160.490.600.51
20150.520.600.47
20140.560.590.52
20130.540.590.54
20120.520.590.53
20110.510.580.53
20100.540.550.53
20090.520.550.53
20080.550.550.53
20070.550.540.53
20060.550.530.53
20050.500.520.52
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Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
39%

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2015-2025)

YearMelvin Hendrickson Development CenterColoradoLamar School District No. Re-2
202557%39%
202460%39%64%
202350%33%58%
202256%30%57%
202155%33%56%
202036%33%56%
201937%33%56%
201848%35%58%
201748%35%58%
201633%34%57%
20154%34%54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2025)

YearMelvin Hendrickson Development CenterColoradoLamar School District No. Re-2
202511%5%
202418%6%12%
20231%7%9%
20221%6%10%
20211%7%7%
20206%8%9%
20192%8%9%
20132%7%10%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Lamar School District No. Re-2
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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  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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