Overview
KND Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–6 in BRETHREN, Michigan. The school enrolls 289 students. It is part of the Kaleva Norman Dickson School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Michigan state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Intimate school community
289 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictKaleva Norman Dickson School District
County26101
CityBRETHREN
ZIP49619
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID262001008070
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment289
White86.2%
Hispanic / Latino4.8%
Black / African American4.2%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races0.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %77%
State Avg55%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)