Kaleva Norma Dickson Elementary School in Brethren, MI

Kaleva Norma Dickson Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6

4400 Highbridge Rd, Brethren, MI

Kaleva Norman Dickson School District

281 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Jakob Veith

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Math Proficiency
17%

Reading Proficiency
22%

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

22%

Math Proficiency

17%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

17:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

15%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

827:1

Student Diversity

Female

52.2%

Male

47.8%

White

88.2%

Native American

4.5%

Black

3.1%

Hispanic

2.8%

Two or more races

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

2.0 student

10/18/2025

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.

5.0 parent

5/9/2022

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...

5.0 parent

10/26/2011

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

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Brethren Middle/High School

9th to 12th
Public

B-

Manistee Catholic Central School

Pre-K to 12th
Private

Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy

K to 12th
Charter

C+

Michigan Manistee County Brethren 49619

Kaleva Norma Dickson Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Brethren, MI and is served by the Kaleva Norman Dickson School District in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 281 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Kaleva Norma Dickson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Brethren Middle/High School, Manistee Catholic Central School, Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy, and more. Learn more about what Brethren has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kaleva Norma Dickson Elementary School.

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