Enrollment
497
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Odessa, MO
Mcquerry Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mcquerry Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292310001323
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcquerry Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Odessa · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcquerry Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcquerry Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Odessa, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.2%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcquerry Elementary compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcquerry Elementary
Mcquerry Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Odessa, Missouri, enrolling 497 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 497 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 501 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #483, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 497 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Odessa R-Vii spends $9,885 per pupil, 24% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Odessa R-Vii also operates Odessa High (651 students) and Odessa Middle (462 students) alongside Mcquerry Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mcquerry Elementary compares
Mcquerry Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 28% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in Missouri - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,885
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 497 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Mcquerry Elementary is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Odessa R-Vii, which includes Mcquerry Elementary.
$9,885
Per student
-24%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.7%
State 37.0%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mcquerry Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Odessa Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Odessa Upper Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcquerry Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~497 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mcquerry Elementary
How many students attend Mcquerry Elementary?
Mcquerry Elementary has 497 students enrolled. It is a public school in Odessa, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcquerry Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcquerry Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 11% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcquerry Elementary?
33.2% of students at Mcquerry Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcquerry Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mcquerry Elementary is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Odessa, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcquerry Elementary?
Mcquerry Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcquerry Elementary rank among public schools in Odessa?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcquerry Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Odessa, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Odessa on the city page.
Is Mcquerry Elementary a good school?
Mcquerry Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Odessa R-Vii?
Besides Mcquerry Elementary, Odessa R-Vii also operates Odessa High (651 students), Odessa Middle (462 students), and Odessa Upper Elementary (429 students). See the Odessa R-Vii district page for the complete list.
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