Black River Middle School
Chester, NJ
Grades 6 to 8 · 352 students
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Dickerson Elementary School
Chester, New Jersey · Grades PreK to 2 · Chester Township School District
Public school
About Dickerson Elementary School
Located in Chester, New Jersey, Dickerson Elementary School is a public school for pre-K through grade 2. Enrollment was 356 in the 2024-25 school year. There are about 11.9 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (29.9 teachers in all). It is one of 3 schools in Chester Township School District. Federal locale data places it in a rural area close to an urban area, in Morris County. Families comparing options will find 14 other schools within 5 miles.
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School facts
| Address | 250 Rt. 24, Chester, NJ 07930 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (908) 879-5313 |
| School district | Chester Township School District |
| Grades | PreK to 2 |
| Students (2024-25) | 356 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 29.9 |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | Rural, fringe, Morris County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 340306006026). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Bragg Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades 3 to 5Chester · 0.1 miBlack River Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Chester · 0.9 miWestmont Montessori SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to KMendham, NJ · 2.2 miMountain View Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Flanders, NJ · 3.1 miWest Morris Central High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Chester · 3.1 miGill St Bernard S SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 12Gladstone, NJ · 3.6 miMountain View SchoolPublic · Grades 5 to 8Mendham, NJ · 4.1 miHilltop SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 4Mendham, NJ · 4.3 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Dickerson Elementary School serve?
Dickerson Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 2.
How many students attend Dickerson Elementary School?
Dickerson Elementary School reported 356 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dickerson Elementary School?
About 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 356 students and 29.9 teachers in federal data.
Is Dickerson Elementary School a public or charter school?
Dickerson Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Dickerson Elementary School in?
Dickerson Elementary School is part of Chester Township School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nj/chester-township-school-district/
Where is Dickerson Elementary School located?
Dickerson Elementary School is at 250 Rt. 24, Chester, NJ 07930. The phone number is (908) 879-5313.
How many other schools are near Dickerson Elementary School?
There are 14 other schools within 5 miles of Dickerson Elementary School in our directory.
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