- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Diamond, MO
Diamond Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Diamond Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291080000365
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Diamond Elem. earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Diamond · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Diamond Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Diamond Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Diamond, MO.
School address
District: Diamond R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 291080000365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Diamond Elem. shrank from 348 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE held 24.1 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 291080000365 · Diamond, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 13.8:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Diamond High (243 students)
Diamond Elem. shrank from 348 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE held 24.1 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Diamond Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Diamond Elem.
332 students
- Diamond High
Diamond High
243 students
- Diamond Middle
Diamond Middle
212 students
What this shows Diamond Elem. reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Diamond Elem. compares
Diamond Elem. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 7% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 67% in Missouri - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,062
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Diamond Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Diamond R-Iv reports $13,062 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Diamond Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Diamond Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Diamond Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~332 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Diamond Elem.
How many students attend Diamond Elem.?
Diamond Elem. has 332 students enrolled. It is a public school in Diamond, MO. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Diamond Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Diamond Elem. is 13.8:1, which is 8% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Diamond Elem.?
42.8% of students at Diamond Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Diamond Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Diamond Elem. is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Diamond, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Diamond Elem.?
Diamond Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Diamond Elem. rank among public schools in Diamond?
By Resource Investment Index, Diamond Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Diamond, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Diamond R-Iv?
Besides Diamond Elem., Diamond R-Iv also operates Diamond High (243 students) and Diamond Middle (212 students). See the Diamond R-Iv district page for the complete list.