Bragg Elementary School

318 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

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.

318

Total Students

39.2

Full-Time Teachers

8.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bragg Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	51
Black	4
Asian	22
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	1

White
231 (72.6 %)
Hispanic
51 (16.0 %)
Asian
22 (6.9 %)
Two or More
9 (2.8 %)
Black
4 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chester Township School District
Phone:	(908)879-5324
Website:	http://www.chester-nj.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	14
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 121

Grade 5 94