Average
#998 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 40% in state
Based on limited data
Dickerson Elementary School
Elementary School · Chester Township School District · Chester, NJ
A Chester Township School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
250 Rt. 24, Chester, NJ 07930
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dickerson Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average582/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chester), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$237,609
Median home value
$758,400
Median rent
$1,404/mo
College educated
69.4%
Homeownership
93.1%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07930; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmont Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.2 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Mountain View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 575 | Compare → |
| Gill St Bernard S SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 575 | Compare → |
| Hilltop SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–4 | 4.3 mi | 270 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chester Township School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $27,380NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dickerson Elementary School is listed in Chester Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dickerson Elementary School
Dickerson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chester, NJ, part of Chester Township School District, serving approximately 370 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #998 of 2,466 schools in NJ. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dickerson Elementary School
What grades does Dickerson Elementary School serve?
Dickerson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Dickerson Elementary School?
Dickerson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dickerson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dickerson Elementary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dickerson Elementary School rank in NJ?
Dickerson Elementary School ranks #998 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Dickerson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dickerson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Dickerson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dickerson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dickerson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dickerson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dickerson Elementary School?
4.9% of students at Dickerson Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 370
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (908) 879-5313
- Area population (ZIP 07930)
- 8,205
- Area average commute
- 35.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07930; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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