Diamond R-IV School District

401 S Main
Diamond, MO 64840-0068
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Diamond R-IV School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 544 students in Diamond R-IV School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Missouri.
Public Elementary Schools in Diamond R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,731 Schools
# Students
787 Students
571,466 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
47,227 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Diamond R-IV School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#453 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
28%
40%
31%
43%
25-29%
38%
92%
90%
(2022-23)
25.9%
20.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.52
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
87%
67%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,976 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,247 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,976
$15,190
Spending / Student
$11,247
$14,009

Best Diamond R-IV School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Diamond Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 S Main
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5189
Gr: PK-4 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Diamond Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 S Main
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5336
Gr: 5-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 787 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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