DIAMOND R-IV

Located at 401 S Main in Diamond, Missouri, the Diamond R-IV School District serves as an essential educational cornerstone for its distant rural community within the broader Joplin metropolitan area. As an open, traditional public school district, Diamond R-IV operates three facilities providing a continuous learning path spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. In the 2024–2025 school year, the district educates a total student body of 787 pupils, comprising 413 male and 374 female students. The student population represents a range of backgrounds, including 687 White, 44 Hispanic, 24 multiracial, 15 American Indian, 8 Asian, 6 Pacific Islander, and 3 Black students enrolled across its elementary, middle, and high school grade levels.

To foster student achievement and maintain operational excellence, Diamond R-IV maintains a robust staffing infrastructure. The district employs 123 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers alongside 19.73 FTE instructional aides and 143.73 FTE support personnel, bringing the total staffing commitment to 286.46 FTE positions. This high ratio of instructional and support personnel helps maintain tailored guidance throughout early childhood education up to high school graduation. For families, students, and educational researchers seeking further insight into district programs, Diamond R-IV can be reached by phone at (417) 325-5186 or online via its official website at diamondwildcats.org.