Dickerson Elementary School

342 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

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.

342

Total Students

32.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dickerson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	55
Black	5
Asian	18
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	1

White
249 (72.8 %)
Hispanic
55 (16.1 %)
Asian
18 (5.3 %)
Two or More
14 (4.1 %)
Black
5 (1.5 %)
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)879-5313
Website:	http://www.chester-nj.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	21
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 83

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 93