Melvin Hendrickson Development Center

Prekindergarten No virtual instruction LAMAR, CO Grades PK–PK Town: Remote N SchoolScore™ F (33)
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Melvin Hendrickson Development Center
LAMAR, CO 81052
Prekindergarten No virtual instruction Grades PK–PK SchoolScore™ F (33)
122
Students
2.2
Teachers
56.5:1
Student:Teacher
(719)336-2022
Phone
http://mh.lamarschools.org/
Website

Located in LAMAR, COLORADO (ZIP 81052), Melvin Hendrickson Development Center is a Prekindergarten school serving grades PK–PK in the Lamar School District No. Re-2 district.

Key statistics: 122 students enrolled; a 56.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Colorado Prekindergarten School Average
Enrollment
122.0
State avg: 122.0
Student:Teacher Ratio
56.48:1
State avg: 45.1:1
▲ 25% worse
Free Lunch %
68.0%
State avg: 35.5%
▲ 92% worse
School Details
School Name
Melvin Hendrickson Development Center
NCESSCH ID
080522001983
State School ID
CO-2660-5777
School Type
Regular School
Level
Prekindergarten
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
510 SAVAGE AVENUE
City
LAMAR
State
Colorado
ZIP Code
81052
County
Prowers County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Town: Remote
Cong. District
0804
State Leg. Upper
08035
State Leg. Lower
08047
Latitude
38.071
Longitude
-102.6222
Grades Offered
Pre-K
👥
122
Total Students
👩‍🏫
2.2
Teachers FTE
📐
56.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
2.2
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)2.2
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 83 68%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Lamar School District No. Re-2
LEAID
0805220
State LEA ID
CO-2660
Phone
(719)336-3251
Website
http://www.lamarschools.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
LAMAR
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$21,648K
Federal Revenue
$3,908K
State Revenue
$13,377K
Local Revenue
$4,363K
Total Expenditure
$17,899K
Instruction Exp.
$10,310K
Support Services
$5,666K
Other Current Exp.
$751K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Melvin Hendrickson Development Center

1
Lamar High School
LAMAR · High
0.4 mi
2
Parkview Elementary School
LAMAR · Elementary
0.7 mi
3
Lamar Middle School
LAMAR · Middle
0.9 mi
4
Washington Elementary School
LAMAR · Elementary
0.9 mi
5
Alta Vista Charter School
LAMAR · Elementary
4.2 mi
6
Wiley Elementary School
WILEY · Elementary
8 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Melvin Hendrickson Development Center, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Melvin Hendrickson Development Center?
122 students are enrolled at Melvin Hendrickson Development Center, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Melvin Hendrickson Development Center have?
Melvin Hendrickson Development Center has 2.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 56.5:1.
What grades does Melvin Hendrickson Development Center serve?
Melvin Hendrickson Development Center serves grades PK through PK.
Is Melvin Hendrickson Development Center a charter school?
Melvin Hendrickson Development Center is not a charter school.
What metro area is Melvin Hendrickson Development Center located in?
Melvin Hendrickson Development Center is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does Melvin Hendrickson Development Center belong to?
Melvin Hendrickson Development Center is part of the Lamar School District No. Re-2 school district.
How much does Lamar School District No. Re-2 spend per student?
The Lamar School District No. Re-2 district spends approximately $146,713,115 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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