Dickerson Elementary School vs Old Farmers Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dickerson Elementary School
Chester · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
356 students
Old Farmers Road School
Long Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
345 students
| Measure | Dickerson Elementary School Chester, New Jersey | Old Farmers Road School Long Valley, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #161 of 1,479 | #203 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #619 of 50,301 | #894 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 356 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.2% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 72% |
| city | Chester | Long Valley |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dickerson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.8 vs 89.5).
- •Dickerson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.2% vs 9%).
- •Old Farmers Road School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.3).
- •Dickerson Elementary School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 345.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dickerson Elementary School better than Old Farmers Road School?
On the Success Index (US), Dickerson Elementary School ranks higher (90.8 vs 89.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dickerson Elementary School and Old Farmers Road School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Chester and Long Valley in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dickerson Elementary School: 356. Old Farmers Road School: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dickerson Elementary School and Old Farmers Road School rank in New Jersey?
Dickerson Elementary School is 161st of 1,479 and Old Farmers Road School is 203rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).