- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Diamond, MO
Diamond High
Federal NCES profile for Diamond High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291080000366
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Diamond High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Diamond · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Diamond High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Diamond High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Diamond, MO.
School address
District: Diamond R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 291080000366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Diamond High held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.2 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 291080000366 · Diamond, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
243 enr · 11.6:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Diamond Elem. (332 students)
Diamond High held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.2 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Diamond High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Diamond Elem.
Diamond Elem.
332 students
- This school
Diamond High
243 students
- Diamond Middle
Diamond Middle
212 students
What this shows Diamond High reports 243 students on the CCD universe file.
How Diamond High compares
Diamond High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 13% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 36% in Missouri - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Diamond High is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Diamond Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Diamond High'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 high 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 (~243 students)
Frequently asked questions about Diamond High
How many students attend Diamond High?
Diamond High has 243 students enrolled. It is a high school in Diamond, MO. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Diamond High?
The student-teacher ratio at Diamond High is 11.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Diamond High?
40.3% of students at Diamond High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Diamond High?
The largest demographic group at Diamond High is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Diamond, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Diamond High?
Diamond High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Diamond High rank among public schools in Diamond?
By Resource Investment Index, Diamond High ranks #2 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 High, Diamond R-Iv also operates Diamond Elem. (332 students) and Diamond Middle (212 students). See the Diamond R-Iv district page for the complete list.