ODESSA UPPER ELEMENTARY

1100 WEST COX SCHOOL ROAD
ODESSA, MO 64076

422 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Odessa Upper Elementary, located at 1100 West Cox School Road in Odessa, Missouri, serves as a key educational facility within the Odessa R-VII School District. The school typically focuses on the academic and social development of students in the upper elementary grade levels, bridging the gap between primary schooling and the middle school experience. By providing a structured and supportive learning environment, the school aims to build a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.

As part of the Odessa R-VII district, the school emphasizes a commitment to student achievement and partnership with local families. The campus is designed to foster a collaborative educational culture where teachers and staff prioritize the individual needs of their students. For parents and community members seeking more information regarding school programs, calendars, or administrative policies, the official district website at [odessar7.net](http://odessar7.net) serves as the primary resource for updates and school-related communications.

422

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ODESSA UPPER ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	374
Hispanic	17
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	25
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
374 (88.6 %)
Two or More
25 (5.9 %)
Hispanic
17 (4.0 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
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)633-5396
Website:	http://odessar7.net
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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

Grade 3 139

Grade 4 140

Grade 5 143