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KND Elementary

Grades: K-6

Students: 309

Type: Public

3/10

GreatSchools Rating

Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1

Student-Counselor Ratio: 827:1

Certified Teachers: 100%

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Kaleva Norman Dickson School District

4400 North High Bridge Road
Brethren, MI 49619

(231) 477-5353

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3/10

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3/10

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3/10

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The school promotes the slogan “small school, big family,” but unfortunately that hasn’t been the experience from a parent perspective. At times it feels less like a family supporting students and more like a tight circle that protects staff and internal decisions rather than fully addressing concer

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Posted by a parent on 3/5/2026

Teachers and staff are extremely hostile and strict, severely underfunded, sexist, and blame victims for bullying the bullies. The teachers also can’t teach. The Chromebooks we have no practicality as securly blocks EVERYTHING.

Posted by a student on 10/17/2025

My child moved here this year from Manistee and has jumped multiple grade levels sense the beginning of the year. We do believe Brethren does treat you more like a family. My child hasn't experienced any negatives at this school, coming from a school where he was bullied for the 4 years he was there

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Posted by a parent on 5/8/2022

Great School! My kids love it here at KND , Great Teachers, They really take there time to help the students.

Posted by a parent on 10/26/2011

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Brethren Middle School
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5/10
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This school is a great place to learn and have fun. This place your student will be able to learn and join the activities. Your student will get the opportunity to join after school programs. The school has very good teachers that will help your child to learn and get through high school. It is easy to enroll at this school. Your student will never forget the time they spent here at Brethren Middle School. K-12 is all one school. Big school, Big family . Even the parents can help with little brothers or sisters. Good Luck.
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Brethren schools - KND Elementary is located at 4400 North High Bridge Road, Brethren MI 49619. KND Elementary is in the Kaleva Norman Dickson School District. KND Elementary is a Public school that serves grade levels K-6.