KND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
KND Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kaleva Norman Dickson School District school district, located in Brethren, MI with about 291 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, KND Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
KND Elementary, located in Brethren, Michigan, serves as a primary educational institution within the Kaleva Norman Dickson School District. Nestled in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for students in the Manistee County area. The district is known for its close-knit community atmosphere, emphasizing personalized attention and a commitment to helping students build a strong academic and social foundation during their formative years.
The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while incorporating the values of its small-town surroundings. Through its website, the district highlights its dedication to fostering student success, community involvement, and the use of modern educational resources to prepare children for future academic transitions. As a vital hub for the Brethren community, KND Elementary strives to maintain strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded and nurturing school experience.
For more information, contact KND Elementary at (231) 477-5353 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Brethren, MI 49619
(231) 477-5353
http://www.knd.k12.mi.us
KND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Brethren, MI with about 291 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Kaleva Norman Dickson School District
- Total Students:
- 291
- Teachers:
- 15.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 291 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 85.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 52.6%
- Male
- 47.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.