Dickerson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chester, New Jersey 07930 · Chester Township School District
#161 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#619 of 50,301 nationally
About Dickerson Elementary School
Dickerson Elementary School is a public elementary located in Chester, in the Chester Township School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–2. In 2025 it enrolled 356 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 90.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 161st of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (78th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 356.
There are 4 schools in Chester; Dickerson Elementary School ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)6.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dickerson Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 6.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Dickerson Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bragg Elementary School
Chester · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
297 students · 197 m away
Black River Middle School
Chester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
352 students · 1.4 km away
Mountain View Elementary School
Flanders · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
565 students · 5.0 km away
West Morris Central High School
Chester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,015 students · 5.0 km away
Mountain View School
Mendham · Public middle · Grades 5–8
208 students · 6.5 km away
Hilltop School
Mendham · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
289 students · 6.9 km away
Kennedy Elementary School
Succasunna · Public elementary · Grades K–4
277 students · 7.0 km away
Old Farmers Road School
Long Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
345 students · 7.2 km away
West Morris Mendham High School
Mendham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,012 students · 7.5 km away
Ironia School
Randolph · Public elementary · Grades K–5
491 students · 7.9 km away
Similar schools
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356 students
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356 students
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Wanamassa · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
356 students
Pines Lake Elementary School
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356 students
John F Kennedy Elementary School
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357 students
School #14
Clifton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dickerson Elementary School a good school?
Dickerson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 90.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #161 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dickerson Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Dickerson Elementary School ranks #161 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #619 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dickerson Elementary School?
Dickerson Elementary School had 356 students in 2025.
Is Dickerson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Dickerson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dickerson Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dickerson Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.