DIAMOND ELEM.

www.diamondwildcats.org

332 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Diamond Elementary, located at 401 S. Main in Diamond, Missouri, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Diamond R-IV School District. As the primary elementary facility for the community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth for students in their formative years. The school reflects the close-knit culture of the Diamond area, emphasizing a commitment to preparing young learners for their future academic endeavors.

Operating under the "Wildcats" mascot, Diamond Elementary focuses on building a strong community partnership between educators, students, and families. Through their official website, the school provides parents and community members with access to district resources, calendars, and educational updates, ensuring transparent communication. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and student-centered activities, Diamond Elementary plays a central role in shaping the educational landscape of the town and supporting the development of its youngest citizens.

332

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DIAMOND ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	301
Hispanic	13
Asian	7
Two or More	7
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
301 (90.7%)
Hispanic
13 (3.9%)
Asian
7 (2.1%)
Two or More
7 (2.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DIAMOND R-IV
Phone:	(417)325-5189
Website:	http://www.diamondwildcats.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 46

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 55