- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Odessa, MO
Odessa High
Federal NCES profile for Odessa High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292310001325
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Odessa High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Odessa · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Odessa High has class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Odessa High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Odessa, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Odessa High held near 651 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.6 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 292310001325 · Odessa, MO High · MID · TRAD
651 enr · 14.2:1 · 20.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcquerry Elementary (497 students)
Odessa High held near 651 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.6 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Odessa High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Odessa High
651 students
- Mcquerry Eleme
Mcquerry Elementary
497 students
- Odessa Middle
Odessa Middle
462 students
- Odessa Upper E
Odessa Upper Elementary
429 students
What this shows Odessa High reports 651 students on the CCD universe file.
How Odessa High compares
Odessa High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 | 20.5% | ▼ 56% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 12% | - | - |
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.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,978
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Odessa High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Odessa R-Vii reports $10,978 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Odessa High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcquerry Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Odessa Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Odessa Upper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Odessa High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide high 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 (~651 students)
Frequently asked questions about Odessa High
How many students attend Odessa High?
Odessa High has 651 students enrolled. It is a high school in Odessa, MO. CCD year-over-year: 664 (2022-23) → 651 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odessa High?
The student-teacher ratio at Odessa High 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 Odessa High?
20.5% of students at Odessa High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Odessa High?
The largest demographic group at Odessa High is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Odessa, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Odessa High?
Odessa High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Odessa High rank among public schools in Odessa?
By Resource Investment Index, Odessa High ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Odessa R-Vii?
Besides Odessa High, Odessa R-Vii also operates Mcquerry Elementary (497 students), Odessa Middle (462 students), and Odessa Upper Elementary (429 students). See the Odessa R-Vii district page for the complete list.