- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lamar, CO
Melvin Hendrickson Development Center
Federal NCES profile for Melvin Hendrickson Development Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080522001983
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Melvin Hendrickson Development Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Lamar · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 40.7:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 122
- students enrolled
Melvin Hendrickson Development Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Melvin Hendrickson Development Center ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Lamar, CO.
School address
District: Lamar School District No. Re-2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080522001983 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Melvin Hendrickson Development Center shrank from 125 students in 2022-23 to 108 in 2023-24 (-13.6%).
Teacher FTE held 3.9 → 3.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 080522001983 · Lamar, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
122 enr · 40.7:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lamar High School (393 students)
Melvin Hendrickson Development Center shrank from 125 students in 2022-23 to 108 in 2023-24 (-13.6%). Teacher FTE held 3.9 → 3.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Melvin Hendrickson Development Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lamar High Sch
Lamar High School
393 students
- Lamar Middle S
Lamar Middle School
275 students
- Parkview Eleme
Parkview Elementary School
252 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary School
222 students
- Alta Vista Cha 133
Alta Vista Charter School
133 students
- This school 122
Melvin Hendrickson Development Center
122 students
What this shows Melvin Hendrickson Development Center reports 122 students on the CCD universe file.
How Melvin Hendrickson Development Center compares
Melvin Hendrickson Development Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 40.7:1 | ▲ 145% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 122 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
40.7:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
122
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
40.7:1
students per teacher
- 145% above state mean
Top 99% in Colorado - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,990
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.0%
White 39.3%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Melvin Hendrickson Development Center is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Lamar School District No. Re-2 reports $10,990 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Melvin Hendrickson Development Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lamar Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alta Vista Charter School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Melvin Hendrickson Development Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~122 students)
Frequently asked questions about Melvin Hendrickson Development Center
How many students attend Melvin Hendrickson Development Center?
Melvin Hendrickson Development Center has 122 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lamar, CO. CCD year-over-year: 125 (2022-23) → 108 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melvin Hendrickson Development Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Melvin Hendrickson Development Center is 40.7:1, which is 145% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 159% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Melvin Hendrickson Development Center?
The largest demographic group at Melvin Hendrickson Development Center is Hispanic or Latino at 59.0% of enrollment, in Lamar, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Melvin Hendrickson Development Center?
Melvin Hendrickson Development Center has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Melvin Hendrickson Development Center rank among public schools in Lamar?
By Resource Investment Index, Melvin Hendrickson Development Center ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Lamar, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lamar on the city page.
What other schools are in Lamar School District No. Re-2?
Besides Melvin Hendrickson Development Center, Lamar School District No. Re-2 also operates Lamar High School (393 students), Lamar Middle School (275 students), and Parkview Elementary School (252 students). See the Lamar School District No. Re-2 district page for the complete list.