MELVIN HENDRICKSON DEVELOPMENT CENTER
MELVIN HENDRICKSON DEVELOPMENT CENTER is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the Lamar School District No. Re-2 school district, located in LAMAR, CO with about 107 students. With about 3 teachers, MELVIN HENDRICKSON DEVELOPMENT CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 35:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The MELVIN HENDRICKSON DEVELOPMENT CENTER (MHDC), located in Lamar, Colorado, is a specialized educational facility within the Lamar School District RE-2. The center is primarily focused on providing inclusive and individualized early childhood education. It serves as a hub for preschool programming, often integrating students with diverse learning needs alongside their peers to foster an environment of early development and social-emotional growth. By emphasizing a supportive and structured atmosphere, the school aims to build a strong academic foundation for young children before they transition into the primary grade levels.
Beyond its core preschool offerings, the center is recognized for its commitment to student-centered support services. It functions as an essential resource for families in the Lamar community, prioritizing early intervention and developmental milestones. The staff at MHDC works closely with parents and community partners to ensure that students receive the attention necessary to thrive in their formative years, reflecting the district’s broader mission to provide equitable and accessible educational opportunities for all children in the region.
For more information, contact MELVIN HENDRICKSON DEVELOPMENT CENTER at (719) 336-2022 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAMAR, CO 81052-4132
(719) 336-2022
MELVIN HENDRICKSON DEVELOPMENT CENTER is a public school in LAMAR, CO with about 107 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lamar School District No. Re-2
- Total Students:
- 107
- Teachers:
- 3.38
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 107 students
- White
- 50.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 47.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Female
- 54.2%
- Male
- 45.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.