- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brethren, MI
Knd Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Knd Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262001008070
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knd Elementary earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 71.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 289
- students enrolled
Knd Elementary has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Kaleva Norman Dickson School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262001008070 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Knd Elementary held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.8 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 262001008070 · Brethren, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 18.1:1 · 71.6% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Brethren High School (140 students)
Knd Elementary held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.8 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Knd Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Knd Elementary
289 students
- Brethren High
Brethren High School
140 students
- Brethren Middl 85
Brethren Middle School
85 students
What this shows Knd Elementary reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knd Elementary compares
Knd Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.6% | ▲ 32% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Michigan - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,416
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
African American 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, Knd Elementary is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Kaleva Norman Dickson School District reports $15,416 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Knd Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brethren High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brethren Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knd Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~289 students)
Frequently asked questions about Knd Elementary
How many students attend Knd Elementary?
Knd Elementary has 289 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brethren, MI. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knd Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Knd Elementary is 18.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Knd Elementary?
71.6% of students at Knd Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knd Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Knd Elementary is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Brethren, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knd Elementary?
Knd Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Kaleva Norman Dickson School District?
Besides Knd Elementary, Kaleva Norman Dickson School District also operates Brethren High School (140 students) and Brethren Middle School (85 students). See the Kaleva Norman Dickson School District district page for the complete list.