Diamond Lake School serves 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Diamond Lake School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Diamond Lake School's student population of 321 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Diamond Lake School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
63%
27%
Black
3%
17%
White
28%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Diamond Lake School?
321 students attend Diamond Lake School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Diamond Lake School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Diamond Lake School?
Diamond Lake School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Diamond Lake School offer ?
Diamond Lake School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Diamond Lake School part of?
Diamond Lake School is part of Diamond Lake SD 76 School District.
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