KND Elementary

Summary:

KND Elementary is a public magnet elementary school located in Brethren, Michigan, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 289 students. The school is part of the Kaleva Norman Dickson School District, which is ranked 403 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

KND Elementary faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, well below average academic performance on state assessments, and a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, is consistently below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math was 16.67%, compared to the state averages of 39.6% and 43.4%, respectively. In contrast, nearby schools like Bear Lake Elementary and John F. Kennedy Elementary demonstrate stronger academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates.

KND Elementary's declining statewide ranking, from 1,101 out of 1,533 Michigan elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 1,250 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024, suggests that the school is not keeping pace with improvements in other Michigan elementary schools. Additionally, the school's performance on state assessments is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as female students, white students, and students with special needs. By learning from the practices of nearby higher-performing schools, KND Elementary may be able to identify and implement effective approaches to address these challenges and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-6

 4400 Highbridge Rd
       Brethren, MI  49619


(231) 477-5353

District: Kaleva Norman Dickson School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1250th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,916 Help


Students who attend KND Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Brethren Middle School
High:    Brethren High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  289

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.2%
American Indian:
4.5%
African American:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details KND Elementary ranks worse than 84.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.95. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.2%), American Indian (4.5%), African American (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KND Elementary is 17.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at KND Elementary is $14,916.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

KND Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks KND Elementary 1250th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See KND Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Kaleva Norman Dickson School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kaleva Norman Dickson School District 403rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for KND Elementary

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Rank History for all students at KND Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 33.78 1174th 1566 25.0%
2013 41.52 1002nd 1563 35.9%
2014 34.21 1101st 1533 28.2%
2015 29.47 1166th 1580 26.2%
2016 20.77 1229th 1548 20.6%
2017 22.02 1132nd 1466 22.8%
2018 32.20 1046th 1448 27.8%
2019 20.01 1138th 1408 19.2%
2021 19.72 961st 1153 16.7%
2022 16.72 1123rd 1344 16.4%
2023 18.94 1172nd 1470 20.3%
2024 14.95 1250th 1486 15.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at KND Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.50 400th 403 0.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at KND Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.53 915th 1397 34.5%
2019 27.61 872nd 1134 23.1%
2022 23.68 882nd 1099 19.7%
2023 17.53 1137th 1350 15.8%
2024 17.20 1192nd 1381 13.7%
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Rank History for Female students at KND Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.28 1046th 1443 27.5%
2019 13.45 1056th 1171 9.8%
2021 5.97 888th 902 1.6%
2023 22.14 1029th 1321 22.1%
2024 14.06 1182nd 1342 11.9%
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Rank History for Male students at KND Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.07 1002nd 1446 30.7%
2019 24.50 939th 1196 21.5%
2023 17.66 1100th 1334 17.5%
2024 20.09 1084th 1347 19.5%
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Rank History for White students at KND Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.82 1066th 1253 14.9%
2019 12.38 1048th 1128 7.1%
2021 19.67 857th 1005 14.7%
2022 10.36 1045th 1102 5.2%
2023 11.64 1108th 1198 7.5%
2024 7.12 1162nd 1204 3.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

KND Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for KND Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 262 5 3 12 4 n/a n/a 0 286
2011 255 4 0 10 7 1 3 0 280
2012 253 2 0 13 6 0 1 0 275
2013 243 1 0 15 7 0 4 0 270
2014 234 1 0 20 5 0 9 0 269
2015 205 1 0 16 5 0 10 0 237
2016 240 1 0 22 4 0 11 0 278
2017 247 2 0 14 4 0 15 0 282
2018 250 3 1 15 7 2 13 0 291
2019 243 4 0 10 12 1 7 0 277
2020 245 4 0 9 17 1 3 0 279
2021 232 10 0 9 17 1 2 0 271
2022 236 11 0 6 15 1 2 0 271
2023 255 9 1 8 13 1 2 0 289

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at KND Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 286 19.1 14.9 73.4
2011 280 16.8 16.5 74.3
2012 275 14.9 18.3 72.4
2013 270 11.5 23.4 80.7
2014 269 12.8 20.9 78.1
2015 237 14.0 16.9 75.5
2016 278 12.0 23.1 70.1
2017 282 14.2 19.7 74.1
2018 291 15.3 19.0 76.6
2019 277 15.1 18.3 79.8
2020 279 16.0 17.4 80.6
2021 271 15.2 17.8 81.2
2022 271 16.5 16.3 76
2023 289 16.8 17.2 79.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio KND Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 286 19.1 14.9 73.4
2011 280 16.8 16.5 74.3
2012 275 14.9 18.3 72.4
2013 270 11.5 23.4 80.7
2014 269 12.8 20.9 78.1
2015 237 14.0 16.9 75.5
2016 278 12.0 23.1 70.1
2017 282 14.2 19.7 74.1
2018 291 15.3 19.0 76.6
2019 277 15.1 18.3 79.8
2020 279 16.0 17.4 80.6
2021 271 15.2 17.8 81.2
2022 271 16.5 16.3 76
2023 289 16.8 17.2 79.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for KND Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,691 (16.0%) $8,899 (84.0%) $10,590
2020 $1,670 (14.2%) $10,114 (85.8%) $11,784
2021 $3,036 (23.6%) $9,817 (76.4%) $12,853
2022 $2,538 (19.1%) $10,778 (80.9%) $13,316
2023 $3,204 (21.5%) $11,712 (78.5%) $14,916

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on KND Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1138th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1172nd of 1470 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (KND Elementary)29.720.9
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kaleva Norman Dickson School District)29.720.9
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (KND Elementary)24.318.6
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Kaleva Norman Dickson School District)24.318.6
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (KND Elementary)24.232.6
 8.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kaleva Norman Dickson School District)24.232.6
 8.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (KND Elementary)18.228.6
 10.4%
   4th Grade Math (Kaleva Norman Dickson School District)18.228.6
 10.4%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (KND Elementary)38.611.6
 27%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kaleva Norman Dickson School District)38.611.6
 27%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (KND Elementary)20.57
 13.5%
   5th Grade Math (Kaleva Norman Dickson School District)20.57
 13.5%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (KND Elementary)28.931.6
 2.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kaleva Norman Dickson School District)28.931.6
 2.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (KND Elementary)26.318.4
 7.9%
   6th Grade Math (Kaleva Norman Dickson School District)26.318.4
 7.9%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students277289
 4.3%
African American49
 125%
American Indian1213
 8.3%
Asian01
Hispanic108
 20%
Pacific Islander11
White243255
 4.9%
Two or More Races72
 71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.8%79.9%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about KND Elementary

Students who attend KND Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brethren Middle School
High : Brethren High School

Students at KND Elementary are 88% White, 4% American Indian, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 289 students attended KND Elementary.

KND Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.9% of Michigan elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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