Odessa, Missouri
Will ODESSA R-VII have a snow day?
Chance of a snow day
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Delay or closing
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How much snow it takes here
Lafayette County averages 13.6 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 31°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 2 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.
Where to check for an official closing
Only ODESSA R-VII can close its schools. Districts usually post closings and delays on their website and social media, send texts, emails or robocalls to families, and report them to local TV and radio stations, often by 5:30 or 6 a.m. The district office's number is (816)633-5316.
District facts
| Students | 2,041 |
| Schools | 4 |
| Teachers | 154 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | Town |
| County | Lafayette County, MO |
| District office | 701 S Third, Odessa |
| Phone | (816)633-5316 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- CONCORDIA R-II Concordia
- LAFAYETTE CO. C-1 Higginsville
- LEXINGTON R-V Lexington
- SANTA FE R-X Alma
- WELLINGTON-NAPOLEON R-IX Wellington
- OAK GROVE R-VI Oak Grove
- JOHNSON CO. R-VII Centerview
- LONE JACK C-6 Lone Jack
Forecast details: National Weather Service EAX office, point forecast for Odessa. How we calculate the chance.