Dickerson Elementary School
Tel:
(908)879-5313
- Dickerson Elementary School serves 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Dickerson Elementary School's student population of 323 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 323 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dickerson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dickerson Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | 6% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 27% |
| Black | n/a | 16% |
| White | 82% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.43 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chester School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dickerson Elementary School is West Morris Central High School (3.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Black River Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bragg Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chester Bragg Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 347 students
0.0 miles
250 Route 24
Chester, NJ 07930
(908)879-5324 0.0 3-5 347 - Chester Black River Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 445 students
0.9 miles
133 Rt. 513 - North Road
Chester, NJ 07930
(908)879-6363 0.9 6-8 445 - Flanders Mountain View Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 444 students
3.1 miles
118 Clover Hill Drive
Flanders, NJ 07836
(973)927-2201 3.1 PK-5 444 - Chester West Morris Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 1298 students
3.2 miles
259 Bartley Road
Chester, NJ 07930
(908)879-5212 3.2 9-12 1298 - Mendham Mountain View Grades: 5-8 | 256 students
3.9 miles
100 Dean Road
Mendham, NJ 07945
(973)543-7075 3.9 5-8 256
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
Your child’s education is not just his teacher’s responsibility. As a parent, you have the ability to supplement your child’s education at home and to help him succeed in school. Read on to learn some tips to help your child make the most of his education in 2020.
Childhood experiences shape who we become as adults, for good and bad. The new Surgeon General of California is pushing for childhood trauma screening in students in the hopes of resolving some of the issues that might later lead to the development of physical and mental health problems.
Millions of people struggle with mental health issues on a daily basis, but no one wants to think that these issues might affect children. As a parent, it is your responsibility to know what your child needs and to provide it. This includes identifying problem behaviors and seeking treatment when your child needs help.
