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Dickerson Elementary School

250 Rt. 24, Chester, NJ 07930, United States

+1 (908) 879-5313

http://www.chester-nj.org

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Dickerson Elementary School Overview

About This School

Dickerson Elementary School is a public elementary in Chester, New Jersey, serving 356 students in grades PK-K2. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1, supported by a staff of 29 teachers with an average salary of $68,014. For additional student support, the school provides one counselor for every 356 students. The student body is composed of 54% male and 46% female students. Regarding ethnic diversity, the population is 68% White, 20% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 3% Two or More Races, and 1% Black.

356

Total Students

PK-K2

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

29 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-K2

County

Morris County

Students per Counselor

356:1

Dickerson Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

City Avg: 71%State Avg: 50%

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Mathematics

City Avg: 62%State Avg: 38%

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Science

Class Information

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 9.8:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

356

Students per Counselor

Dickerson Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$68,014

City Avg: $73,448

State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio11:1

Students per Counselor356:1

Dickerson Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

54.49%

Male

45.51%

Female

Total Enrollment: 356 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White67.98%

Hispanic19.66%

Asian8.43%

Black1.12%

Two or More Races2.81%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dickerson Elementary School

Q: What is Dickerson Elementary School?

A: Dickerson Elementary School is a elementary public located in Chester.

Q: How many students attend Dickerson Elementary School?

A: Dickerson Elementary School has approximately 356 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Dickerson Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Dickerson Elementary School is 11:1.

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Detailed Information about Dickerson Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Dickerson Elementary School - Chester, NJ

Quick Facts about Dickerson Elementary School
School Name	Dickerson Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-K2
Location	250 Rt. 24, Chester, NJ 07930, Chester, NJ
County	Morris County
Phone	+1 (908) 879-5313
Total Students	356
Student-Teacher Ratio	11:1
Full-Time Teachers	29
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Dickerson Elementary School

What is Dickerson Elementary School?

Dickerson Elementary School is a elementary public located in Chester.

How many students attend Dickerson Elementary School?

Dickerson Elementary School has approximately 356 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dickerson Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dickerson Elementary School is 11:1.

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