BRAGG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BRAGG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chester Township School District school district, located in Chester, NJ with about 363 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, BRAGG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
BRAGG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Chester, New Jersey, serves students in grades 3 through 5 as part of the Chester School District. Situated in a quiet, suburban community, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The curriculum is designed to build upon the foundational skills developed in the primary grades, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and a sense of responsibility as students transition toward middle school.
Beyond core academics, Bragg Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and character education. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher organization and community partnerships that provide students with enrichment opportunities and a sense of belonging. With a focus on cultivating a positive school culture, the staff works closely with families to ensure that each student receives individualized attention, helping to prepare them not only for their future academic careers but also to become engaged and empathetic members of the community.
For more information, contact BRAGG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (908) 879-5324 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-5324
BRAGG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chester, NJ with about 363 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chester Township School District
- Total Students:
- 363
- Teachers:
- 41
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 363 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BRAGG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 81.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.1%
- Asian
- 4.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.