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Knd Elementary
Elementary School · Kaleva Norman Dickson School District · Brethren, MI
A Kaleva Norman Dickson School District elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4400 N HIGH BRIDGE RD, Brethren, MI 49619
- Math 17% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 19% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Knd Elementary score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Knd Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average353/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,118
Median home value
$135,800
Median rent
$1,250/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
93.8%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49619; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Kaleva Norman Dickson School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,416NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Knd Elementary is listed in Kaleva Norman Dickson School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Knd Elementary
Knd Elementary is a public elementary school in Brethren, MI, part of Kaleva Norman Dickson School District, serving approximately 281 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,064 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Knd Elementary
What grades does Knd Elementary serve?
Knd Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Knd Elementary?
Knd Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knd Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Knd Elementary is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Knd Elementary rank in MI?
Knd Elementary ranks #3,064 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Knd Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Knd Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Knd Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Knd Elementary has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Knd Elementary a charter school?
No, Knd Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Knd Elementary a Title I school?
No, Knd Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Knd Elementary?
76.2% of students at Knd Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 281
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Manistee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.9%
- Phone
- (231) 477-5353
- Area population (ZIP 49619)
- 1,054
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49619; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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