Diamond Elementary

Summary:

Diamond Elementary is a public elementary school located in Diamond, Missouri, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 348 students. The school is part of the Diamond R-IV School District, which is ranked 289 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Diamond Elementary faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, chronic absenteeism, and serving a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds. The school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests, is consistently lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 15.1% of 3rd-grade students and 17.5% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 40.8% and 44.4%, respectively. The school also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 12.5% to 19.5% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Eastmorland Elementary, George Washington Carver Elementary, and Kelsey Norman Elementary, generally perform better than Diamond Elementary on academic measures, with higher percentages of students proficient or better on MAP tests and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Additionally, Diamond Elementary's performance, as measured by its statewide ranking, has fluctuated over the years, with the school ranking as low as 939 out of 1,089 Missouri elementary schools in the 2013-2014 school year and as high as 459 out of 898 in the 2022-2023 school year, but the overall trend is one of declining performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

401 S Main
Diamond, MO 64840-0068

(417) 325-5189

District: Diamond R-IV

SchoolDigger Rank:
807^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,681

Students who attend Diamond Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Diamond Middle
High:	Diamond High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 316

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.7%

Hispanic:

5.4%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Diamond Elementary ranks worse than 89.1% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.81. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.7%), Hispanic (5.4%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Diamond Elementary is 13. (See more...)

Compare Diamond Elementary employs 24.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Diamond Elementary is $12,681.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Diamond Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Diamond Elementary 807^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Diamond Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Diamond R-IV:

SchoolDigger ranks Diamond R-IV 289^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Diamond Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Diamond Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	28.65	878^th	1074	18.2%
2007	34.09	833^rd	1080	22.9%
2008	25.11	942^nd	1084	13.1%
2009	36.65	757^th	1053	28.1%
2010	46.16	635^th	1066	40.4%
2011	51.79	580^th	1088	46.7%
2012	37.59	787^th	1085	27.5%
2013	25.08	931^st	1108	16.0%
2014	21.25	939^th	1089	13.8%
2015	32.15	802^nd	1058	24.2%
2016	37.53	591^st	865	31.7%
2017	30.21	785^th	1032	23.9%
2018	8.00	977^th	1045	6.5%
2019	25.86	834^th	1052	20.7%
2021	33.08	626^th	901	30.5%
2022	43.99	518^th	908	43.0%
2023	49.94	459^th	898	48.9%
2024	12.81	807^th	906	10.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Diamond Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	11.91	844^th	887	4.8%
2019	38.56	618^th	907	31.9%
2021	69.17	105^th	574	81.7%
2024	21.97	538^th	625	13.9%

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Rank History for White students at Diamond Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	4.75	896^th	898	0.2%
2019	21.29	797^th	917	13.1%
2021	16.16	612^th	691	11.4%
2022	27.24	522^nd	675	22.7%
2023	37.72	424^th	673	37.0%
2024	6.17	659^th	668	1.3%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Review counts

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by a parent
Thursday, September 8, 2011

Diamond has several all-star teachers sprinkled in with a lot of bad apples that need to find a different vocation, preferably one that has nothing to do with children. Administrators seem to be more concerned with image than student success and parental involvement. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Diamond Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	404	404
1992	405	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	405
1993	418	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	418
1994	373	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	373
1995	413	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
1996	413	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
1997	437	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	437
1998	432	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	436
1999	409	3	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	416
2000	398	7	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	411
2001	394	9	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	410
2002	363	10	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	380
2003	363	10	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	380
2004	325	6	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	336
2005	336	5	14	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	363
2006	337	3	14	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	362
2007	330	3	16	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	357
2008	337	4	13	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	366
2009	318	1	7	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	339
2010	359	2	12	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	386
2011	351	1	8	13	5	0	3	0	381
2012	319	1	10	5	1	0	4	0	340
2013	316	2	6	5	1	3	10	0	343
2014	310	1	7	5	2	1	12	0	338
2015	314	3	5	6	4	1	16	0	349
2016	298	4	8	10	9	2	25	0	356
2017	268	3	6	8	7	0	22	0	314
2018	241	3	5	9	10	1	20	0	289
2019	248	5	4	9	10	0	18	0	294
2020	212	2	1	3	5	5	11	0	239
2021	246	6	0	6	7	0	15	0	280
2022	269	2	3	13	7	2	12	0	308
2023	311	2	4	16	3	2	10	0	348
2024	274	1	9	17	3	1	11	0	316

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Diamond Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	404	24.2	16.6	n/a
1992	405	23.0	17.6	38.8
1993	418	24.2	17.3	47.8
1994	373	22.0	17.0	50.1
1995	415	25.6	16.2	54.9
1996	415	25.6	16.2	54.9
1997	437	25.2	17.3	27
1998	436	24.6	17.7	36.5
1999	416	25.8	16.1	45.9
2000	411	25.6	16.1	42.6
2001	410	28.1	14.6	44.9
2002	380	26.1	14.6	43.4
2003	380	26.1	14.6	43.4
2004	336	22.1	15.2	51.5
2005	363	23.7	15.3	55.4
2006	362	27.0	13.4	55
2007	357	25.9	13.8	58.8
2008	366	31.6	11.6	62.8
2009	339	31.8	10.6	59.9
2010	386	32.4	11.8	57.3
2011	381	29.7	12.8	52.2
2012	340	28.8	11.8	55.6
2013	343	25.9	13.2	52.8
2014	338	24.7	13.6	64.2
2015	349	26.0	13.4	67.6
2016	356	23.0	15.4	62.6
2017	314	23.1	13.5	66.9
2018	289	23.2	12.4	64.4
2019	294	23.1	12.7	62.9
2020	239	20.8	11.4	59
2021	280	21.3	13.0	50.7
2022	308	23.0	13.3	32.1
2023	348	24.1	14.4	53.4
2024	316	24.2	13.0	58.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Diamond Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	404	24.2	16.6	n/a
1992	405	23.0	17.6	38.8
1993	418	24.2	17.3	47.8
1994	373	22.0	17.0	50.1
1995	415	25.6	16.2	54.9
1996	415	25.6	16.2	54.9
1997	437	25.2	17.3	27
1998	436	24.6	17.7	36.5
1999	416	25.8	16.1	45.9
2000	411	25.6	16.1	42.6
2001	410	28.1	14.6	44.9
2002	380	26.1	14.6	43.4
2003	380	26.1	14.6	43.4
2004	336	22.1	15.2	51.5
2005	363	23.7	15.3	55.4
2006	362	27.0	13.4	55
2007	357	25.9	13.8	58.8
2008	366	31.6	11.6	62.8
2009	339	31.8	10.6	59.9
2010	386	32.4	11.8	57.3
2011	381	29.7	12.8	52.2
2012	340	28.8	11.8	55.6
2013	343	25.9	13.2	52.8
2014	338	24.7	13.6	64.2
2015	349	26.0	13.4	67.6
2016	356	23.0	15.4	62.6
2017	314	23.1	13.5	66.9
2018	289	23.2	12.4	64.4
2019	294	23.1	12.7	62.9
2020	239	20.8	11.4	59
2021	280	21.3	13.0	50.7
2022	308	23.0	13.3	32.1
2023	348	24.1	14.4	53.4
2024	316	24.2	13.0	58.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Diamond Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$171 (2.0%)	$8,400 (98.0%)	$8,572
2020	$233 (2.3%)	$9,803 (97.7%)	$10,036
2021	$226 (2.2%)	$9,821 (97.8%)	$10,047
2022	$3,408 (26.9%)	$9,273 (73.1%)	$12,681

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Diamond Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 834^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 459^th of 898 Elementary schools	28.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Diamond Elementary)	37.7	15	22.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Diamond R-IV)	37.7	15	22.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Diamond Elementary)	39.1	21.9	17.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Diamond R-IV)	39.1	21.9	17.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Diamond Elementary)	27.1	37.5	10.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Diamond R-IV)	27.1	37.5	10.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Diamond Elementary)	38.6	45.9	7.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Diamond R-IV)	38.6	45.9	7.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	294	348	18.4%
African American	5	2	60%
American Indian	10	3	70%
Asian	4	4
Hispanic	9	16	77.8%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	248	311	25.4%
Two or More Races	18	10	44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.9%	53.4%	9.5%

Schools Near Diamond Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)						MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Diamond Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	401 S Main	Diamond	64840	Newton County	Diamond R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 325-5189	316	24	13.0	58.5%	274 (86.7%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (5.4%)	9 (2.8%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.5%)	12.8	807^th of 906 public elementary schools	10.9%		49.9	459^th of 898 public elementary schools	48.9%	348	15.1	17.5							25.1	19.7				$12,681	$3,408	$9,273
Granby	Public	PK, KG-8	440 E High St	Granby	64844	Newton County	East Newton County R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 472-6279	594	42	14.1	69.7%	504 (84.8%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.9%)	18 (3.0%)	13 (2.2%)	2 (0.3%)	34 (5.7%)	27	680^th of 906 public elementary schools	24.9%		25.5	704^th of 898 public elementary schools	21.6%	24	29.2	30.3	23.9	15.4	25.5	21.0		22.6	43.0	38.0	23.7	13.6	23.9	$8,538	$1,534	$7,004
Field Early Child./Kindergarten Center	Public	PK	302 Smith Ave	Neosho	64850	Newton County	Neosho School District	No	No	No	No	(417) 451-8630	113	7	16.1	59.3%	73 (64.6%)	2 (1.8%)	20 (17.7%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	4 (3.5%)	12 (10.6%)								(n/a)
RISE Elementary	Public	K-4	201 N Washington St	Neosho	64850	Newton County	Neosho School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(417) 451-8600	227	15	15.0	48.5%	169 (74.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	28 (12.3%)								(n/a)	16.8	27.2
Soaring Heights Elementary	Public	K-5	4604 East 20th St	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 625-5330	424	33	12.8	63.7%	287 (67.7%)	9 (2.1%)	50 (11.8%)	11 (2.6%)	6 (1.4%)	18 (4.2%)	43 (10.1%)	40.7	551^st of 906 public elementary schools	39.2%		34.5	614^th of 898 public elementary schools	31.6%	63	41.7	25.9	47.2				31.0		29.0		33.3			$8,330	$1,249	$7,081
Benton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1120 Carl Sweeney Pkwy	Neosho	64850	Newton County	Neosho School District	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 451-8610	542	38	14.2	71.2%	281 (51.8%)	2 (0.4%)	137 (25.3%)	6 (1.1%)	5 (0.9%)	67 (12.4%)	44 (8.1%)	29.6	658^th of 906 public elementary schools	27.4%		43.8	524^th of 898 public elementary schools	41.6%	134	24.1	33.5							34.2	32.9				$9,282	$1,271	$8,010
South Elementary	Public	K-4	1111 Wornall St	Neosho	64850	Newton County	Neosho School District	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 451-8640	269	25	10.8	74.0%	131 (48.7%)	1 (0.4%)	78 (29.0%)	3 (1.1%)	4 (1.5%)	36 (13.4%)	16 (5.9%)	17.1	758^th of 906 public elementary schools	16.3%		36.8	592^nd of 898 public elementary schools	34.1%	166	24.2	15.7							27.9	20.6				$9,786	$1,094	$8,692
Carthage Intermediate Center	Public	4-5	2851 S. Chapel	Carthage	64836	Jasper County	Carthage R-Ix	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 359-7246	725	54	13.5	70.9%	362 (49.9%)	5 (0.7%)	331 (45.7%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.3%)	42.4	539^th of 906 public elementary schools	40.5%		44.3	519^th of 898 public elementary schools	42.2%	20		45.3	31.3				30.0			44.3	31.8			$9,598	$501	$9,097
Steadley Elementary	Public	K-3	1814 W Fir Rd	Carthage	64836	Jasper County	Carthage R-Ix	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 359-7065	350	24	14.6	55.1%	246 (70.3%)	2 (0.6%)	65 (18.6%)	4 (1.1%)	7 (2.0%)	5 (1.4%)	21 (6.0%)								(n/a)	60.3								44.6					$10,633	$733	$9,900
Eastmorland Elementary	Public	K-5	1131 Highview	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 625-5340	252	21	11.9	67.1%	156 (61.9%)	7 (2.8%)	28 (11.1%)	4 (1.6%)	7 (2.8%)	16 (6.3%)	34 (13.5%)	52.2	429^th of 906 public elementary schools	52.6%		36.9	590^th of 898 public elementary schools	34.3%	161	40.5	27.5	50.0				40.0		37.0		47.3			$10,479	$1,689	$8,790

Frequently Asked Questions about Diamond Elementary

What district is Diamond Elementary in?

Diamond R-IV

Is Diamond Elementary a good school?

Diamond Elementary ranks in the bottom 10.9% of Missouri elementary schools.

How many students attend Diamond Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 316 students attended Diamond Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Diamond Elementary?

Students at Diamond Elementary are 87% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Diamond Elementary attend?

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