Mcquerry Elementary School serves 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcquerry Elementary School's student population of 497 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
497 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mcquerry Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
1%
15%
White
88%
67%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mcquerry Elementary School?
497 students attend Mcquerry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mcquerry Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcquerry Elementary School?
Mcquerry Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mcquerry Elementary School offer ?
Mcquerry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcquerry Elementary School part of?
Mcquerry Elementary School is part of Odessa R-VII School District.
School Reviews
Review Mcquerry Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.
