Enrollment
356
Elementary
DISTRICT 327 · STATE 405
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CHESTER TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 340306006026
Dickerson Elementary School
250 Rt. 24, Chester, NJ 07930 · (908) 879-5313 · Morris County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL356 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.8:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
6%
22 students
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 71 | 20% |
| Kindergarten | 61 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 120 | 34% |
| Grade 2 | 104 | 29% |
Student demographics
49%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Chester Township School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Dickerson Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickerson Elementary School this school | 356 | 6.2% | N/A |
| Valley Road School CLARK | 390 | 7.7% | 52.4% |
| Washington Elementary School TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON | 329 | 7.3% | 60.0% |
| Memorial School Emerson | 374 | 9.4% | 51.0% |
| Millington Elementary School Millington | 362 | 9.1% | 58.9% |
| South End Elementary School Cedar Grove | 349 | 7.2% | 72.4% |
Matched among New Jersey elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Dickerson Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Jersey | In Morris County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 356 | #871 of 1,562 | #41 of 92 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.9:1 | #854 of 1,390 | #72 of 89 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 49.1% | #835 of 1,392 | #53 of 89 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 6.2% | #1,327 of 1,481 | #62 of 90 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +11.9% | #204 of 545 | #19 of 40 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
356
+39 (+12%) vs 2020
+40% since 1990-91, when it was 255
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
was 11.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 356 | 29.9 | 11.9:1 | 6% (22) |
| 2023-24 | 370 | 29.9 | 12.4:1 | 5% (18) |
| 2022-23 | 342 | 32.4 | 10.6:1 | 4% (14) |
| 2020-21 | 317 | 28 | 11.3:1 | 6% (18) |
| 2017-18 | 318 | 28.9 | 11.0:1 | 4% (13) |
| 2015-16 | 329 | 27 | 12.2:1 | 7% (23) |
| 2010-11 | 371 | 23 | 16.1:1 | 6% (24) |
| 2000-01 | 410 | 27 | 15.2:1 | 1% (6) |
| 1990-91 | 255 | 12 | 21.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Dickerson Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 12% (318 to 356); teachers up 3% (28.9 to 29.9).
About Dickerson Elementary School
Dickerson Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school. Its address is in Chester, New Jersey. Students in pre-K through 2 make up the school's enrollment of 356 students.
Chester Township School District has 3 schools; together they serve 1,005 students.
The largest group at Dickerson Elementary School is White students, at 68%. Enrollment also includes 20% Hispanic, 8% Asian, and 3% multiracial. Morris County residents are about 68% White, a similar share. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Dickerson Elementary School scores 49%.
Its staff includes 29.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, for about 11.9 students per teacher. The average ratio among elementary schools in New Jersey is similar, at 11.4:1. Roughly 6% of students at Dickerson Elementary School can receive free or reduced-price lunch. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Morris County is 19%.
The school is in Morris County, where median household income comes to about $137,326, 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 3% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Morris County counts 156 public schools with about 72,239 students.
Among nearby public schools, Bragg Elementary School is closest at about 0.1 miles. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of Dickerson Elementary School.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Fringe, or in rural territory close to an urban area.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, Dickerson Elementary School had a net gain of 39 students, or 12%.
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Morris County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
514,528
Census ACS
Median income
$137,326
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
58%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
156
72,239 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Chester Township School District
- Black River Middle SchoolMiddle · 352 students
- Bragg Elementary SchoolElementary · 297 students
Other schools in Chester
- West Morris Central High SchoolHigh · 1,015 students
- Black River Middle SchoolMiddle · 352 students
- Bragg Elementary SchoolElementary · 297 students
Nearby schools
- Bragg Elementary School0.1 mi · 297
- Black River Middle School0.9 mi · 352
- Mountain View Elementary School3.1 mi · 565
- West Morris Central High School3.1 mi · 1,015
- Mountain View School4.1 mi · 208
- Hilltop School4.3 mi · 289
Frequently asked questions
About Dickerson Elementary SchoolHow large is Dickerson Elementary School?
Dickerson Elementary School enrolls approximately 356 students in grades PK-02.
Is Dickerson Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Dickerson Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dickerson Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Dickerson Elementary School is approximately 11.9:1 (30 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Dickerson Elementary School?
Dickerson Elementary School reports a student body of 68% White, 20% Hispanic, 1% Black, 8% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Dickerson Elementary School?
Dickerson Elementary School is overseen by Chester Township School District in Morris County.
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