Dickerson Elementary School

356 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.

356

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dickerson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	70
Black	4
Asian	30
Two or More	10

White
242 (68.0%)
Hispanic
70 (19.7%)
Asian
30 (8.4%)
Two or More
10 (2.8%)
Black
4 (1.1%)

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:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
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 71

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 104