Dickerson Elementary School serves 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dickerson Elementary School's student population of 370 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dickerson Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
18%
34%
Black
1%
15%
White
70%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Dickerson Elementary School often compared to?
Dickerson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bragg Elementary School, Hilltop School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Dickerson Elementary School?
370 students attend Dickerson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Dickerson Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dickerson Elementary School?
Dickerson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dickerson Elementary School offer ?
Dickerson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Dickerson Elementary School part of?
Dickerson Elementary School is part of Chester Township School District.
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