MCQUERRY ELEMENTARY

461 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

McQuerry Elementary, located at 607 S. Third St. in Odessa, Missouri, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Odessa R-VII School District. As a dedicated elementary facility, the school focuses on building a strong academic and social foundation for young learners in the local community. By fostering a supportive and structured learning environment, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success while emphasizing the district's commitment to excellence in education.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Odessa R-VII district, which prioritizes student growth, character development, and community engagement. Through its official website, http://odessar7.net, the district provides families with access to essential resources, including school calendars, curriculum information, and updates on district-wide initiatives. McQuerry Elementary functions as a key component of this network, working to ensure that every student has the tools and guidance necessary to thrive throughout their foundational years.

461

Total Students

35.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MCQUERRY ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	406
Hispanic	19
Black	5
Asian	5
Two or More	24
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
406 (88.1 %)
Two or More
24 (5.2 %)
Hispanic
19 (4.1 %)
Black
5 (1.1 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ODESSA R-VII
Phone:	(816)633-5334
Website:	http://odessar7.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 27

Kindergarten 141

Grade 1 135

Grade 2 158