Serving 289 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Knd Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: KND Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Brethren, MI, encompassing approximately 294.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 15.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Knd Elementary School's student population of 289 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
289 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Knd Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knd Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2301 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
18%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knd Elementary School's ranking?
Knd Elementary School is ranked #2301 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Knd Elementary School often compared to?
Knd Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bear Lake Elementary School, Onekama Consolidated Schools, Brethren Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Knd Elementary School?
289 students attend Knd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Knd Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Knd Elementary School?
Knd Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Knd Elementary School offer ?
Knd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Knd Elementary School part of?
Knd Elementary School is part of Kaleva Norman Dickson School District.
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