At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 414
108
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
78%+28pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
36.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–-1
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Melvin Hendrickson Development Center is a public elementary serving grades -1–-1 in LAMAR, Colorado. The school enrolls 108 students. It is part of the Lamar School District No. Re-2 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Colorado state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Intimate school community
108 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
36:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–-1
DistrictLamar School District No. Re-2
County8099
CityLAMAR
ZIP81052
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID080522001983
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment108
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.