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How has MCQUERRY ELEMENTARY changed in the last five years, for better or worse?
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Enrollment
497
Elementary
DISTRICT 463 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ODESSA R-VII·NCES 292310001323
MCQUERRY ELEMENTARY
607 S THIRD ST, ODESSA, MO 64076 · (816) 633-5334 · Lafayette County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL497 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
38 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.8:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
37%
185 students
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 54%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 32 | 6% |
| Kindergarten | 151 | 30% |
| Grade 1 | 174 | 35% |
| Grade 2 | 140 | 28% |
Student demographics
22%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within ODESSA R-VII. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like MCQUERRY ELEMENTARY
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCQUERRY ELEMENTARY this school | 497 | 37.2% | N/A |
| EAST ELEM. OZARK | 515 | 38.6% | 73.7% |
| WARRIOR RIDGE ELEM. WARRENTON | 497 | 39.2% | 51.1% |
| NORTH ELEM. OZARK | 514 | 37.0% | 62.6% |
| WINDSOR ELEM. IMPERIAL | 497 | 39.6% | N/A |
| ODESSA UPPER ELEMENTARY ODESSA | 429 | 37.8% | 35.5% |
Matched among Missouri elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where MCQUERRY ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Lafayette County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 497 | #162 of 1,294 | #1 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.9:1 | #489 of 950 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 22.1% | #653 of 953 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 37.2% | #854 of 1,165 | #6 of 7 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +5.1% | #170 of 251 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
497
+69 (+16%) vs 2020
-26% since 1990-91, when it was 673
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
was 13.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 497 | 38.4 | 12.9:1 | 37% (185) |
| 2023-24 | 454 | 40.4 | 11.2:1 | 36% (164) |
| 2022-23 | 461 | 35.4 | 13.0:1 | 39% (178) |
| 2020-21 | 428 | 33 | 13.0:1 | 26% (112) |
| 2017-18 | 473 | 35.9 | 13.2:1 | 48% (225) |
| 2015-16 | 494 | 35 | 14.1:1 | 53% (263) |
| 2010-11 | 445 | 40 | 11.1:1 | 42% (185) |
| 2000-01 | 543 | 39 | 13.9:1 | 35% (190) |
| 1990-91 | 673 | 34 | 19.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for MCQUERRY ELEMENTARY.
Since 2017-18: students up 5% (473 to 497); teachers up 7% (35.9 to 38.4).
About MCQUERRY ELEMENTARY
MCQUERRY ELEMENTARY is a large elementary school in Missouri, located in ODESSA. Its grade span covers pre-K through 2, with 497 students on the rolls. Elementary schools in Missouri average about 315 students, which makes this school 58% bigger than average.
MCQUERRY ELEMENTARY is part of a district of 4 schools: ODESSA R-VII, with 2,039 students.
The share of White students at MCQUERRY ELEMENTARY is 88%. Enrollment also includes 6% multiracial and 4% Hispanic. In Lafayette County overall, the White share is about 91%. The diversity index for MCQUERRY ELEMENTARY is 22%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
The school's 38.4 full-time-equivalent teachers translate to a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. The 12.4:1 average for elementary schools in Missouri is close to this figure. At MCQUERRY ELEMENTARY, 37% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25.
American Community Survey estimates for Lafayette County show that median household income comes to about $80,612, roughly 26% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Lafayette County counts 19 public schools with about 5,064 students.
Of the public schools around it, MCQUERRY ELEMENTARY is closest to ODESSA MIDDLE, about 0.2 miles away. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 3 other public schools.
Locale: Town: Fringe. In NCES terms, the school is in a town close to an urbanized area.
In 2020-21, MCQUERRY ELEMENTARY enrolled 428 students. By 2024-25, that number had grown to 497.
MCQUERRY ELEMENTARY has a community page on allk12 for topics such as pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Lafayette County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
33,115
Census ACS
Median income
$80,612
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
19
5,064 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in ODESSA R-VII
- ODESSA HIGHHigh · 651 students
- ODESSA MIDDLEMiddle · 462 students
- ODESSA UPPER ELEMENTARYElementary · 429 students
Other schools in ODESSA
- ODESSA HIGHHigh · 651 students
- ODESSA MIDDLEMiddle · 462 students
- ODESSA UPPER ELEMENTARYElementary · 429 students
Nearby schools
- ODESSA MIDDLE0.2 mi · 462
- ODESSA HIGH0.2 mi · 651
- ODESSA UPPER ELEMENTARY1.0 mi · 429
- OAK GROVE HIGH8.9 mi · 604
- OAK GROVE PRIMARY9.0 mi · 503
- OAK GROVE ELEM.9.0 mi · 445
Frequently asked questions
About MCQUERRY ELEMENTARYWhat is the total enrollment at MCQUERRY ELEMENTARY?
MCQUERRY ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 497 students in grades PK-02.
Is MCQUERRY ELEMENTARY an elementary, middle, or high school?
MCQUERRY ELEMENTARY is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at MCQUERRY ELEMENTARY?
The student-to-teacher ratio at MCQUERRY ELEMENTARY is approximately 12.9:1 (38 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at MCQUERRY ELEMENTARY?
At MCQUERRY ELEMENTARY, the student body is approximately 88% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is MCQUERRY ELEMENTARY in?
MCQUERRY ELEMENTARY is part of ODESSA R-VII.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.