DICKERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DICKERSON 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 318 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 28 teachers, DICKERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

DICKERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Chester, New Jersey, serves as a cornerstone of the West Morris Regional area, specifically catering to students in the early elementary grades. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where academic excellence is balanced with social-emotional development. By focusing on a student-centered curriculum, the school aims to build a strong educational foundation, encouraging curiosity and collaboration among its young learners.

The school is well-known for its dedicated teaching staff and strong parent-community involvement, which play a vital role in enriching the student experience. Beyond the core classroom instruction in subjects like literacy and mathematics, Dickerson emphasizes the development of the "whole child" through various extracurricular opportunities and a supportive school culture. Its location in the scenic borough of Chester contributes to a tight-knit community feel, making it a sought-after environment for families looking for a high-quality, community-focused educational setting.

For more information, contact DICKERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (908) 879-5313 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

250 Rt. 24
Chester, NJ 07930
Advertisement

DICKERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chester, NJ with about 318 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
318
Teachers:
28.93
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* 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.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 318 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DICKERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.

White
79.2%
Hispanic/Latino
10.7%
Asian
6.3%
Black or African American
2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%
Two or more races
0.6%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

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.