Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Diamond Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Diamond Elementary School's student population of 308 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
308 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Diamond Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Diamond Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1211 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
87%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diamond Elementary School's ranking?
Diamond Elementary School is ranked #1211 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Diamond Elementary School?
308 students attend Diamond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Diamond Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Diamond Elementary School?
Diamond Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Diamond Elementary School offer ?
Diamond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Diamond Elementary School part of?
Diamond Elementary School is part of Diamond R-IV School District.
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