KND Elementary

Kaleva Norman Dickson School District
4400 HIGHBRIDGE RD
Brethren, MI 49619
289 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
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.
289
Total Students
16.8
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    255 (88.2 %)
  • American Indian
    13 (4.5 %)
  • Black
    9 (3.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.8 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Kaleva Norman Dickson School District
Phone: (231)477-5353
Website: http://www.knd.k12.mi.us
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 207
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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
Kindergarten 43
Grade 1 40
Grade 2 33
Grade 3 42
Grade 4 51
Grade 5 44
Grade 6 36
Gender Ratio