Bragg Elementary School

Summary:

Bragg Elementary School is a highly successful public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Chester, New Jersey, with a student population of 318. The school has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bragg Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students significantly outperforming the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2022-2023 school year, 5th-grade students scored 62.5% and 64.9% proficient or better in these subjects, respectively, compared to the state averages of 53.2% and 40.1%. The school also boasts a more diverse racial makeup than nearby schools like Mendham Township Elementary School and Hilltop School, which have significantly higher percentages of White students. Additionally, Bragg Elementary School has consistently ranked among the top schools in New Jersey for its performance with special education students.

Compared to other highly ranked schools in the region, Bragg Elementary School stands out for its consistently low chronic absenteeism rates, with only 0.3% of students chronically absent in the 2021-2022 school year, significantly lower than the state average. While the school's overall performance is exceptional, there may be opportunities to further improve its performance with Asian and English Language Learner student subgroups. Nevertheless, Bragg Elementary School is a shining example of a high-performing, well-rounded public elementary school that is effectively serving its diverse student population within the Chester Township School District.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 250 Route 24
       Chester, NJ  07930


(908) 879-5324

District: Chester Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
316th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,112 Help


Students who attend Bragg Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Black River Middle School
High:    West Morris Mendham High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.1 Help
Number of students:  318

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.6%
Hispanic:
16.0%
Asian:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.7% Help


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Compare Details Bragg Elementary School ranks better than 76.5% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.6%), Hispanic (16%), Asian (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 5.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bragg Elementary School is 8.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bragg Elementary School is $11,112.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bragg Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bragg Elementary School 316th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Bragg Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Chester Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Chester Township School District 94th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bragg Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bragg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.02 64th 1204 94.7%
2004 81.39 145th 1298 88.8%
2005 81.47 136th 1303 89.6%
2006 78.49 217th 1314 83.5%
2007 76.57 244th 1329 81.6%
2008 75.67 314th 1338 76.5%
2009 81.44 168th 1346 87.5%
2010 81.07 182nd 1354 86.6%
2011 78.71 258th 1360 81.0%
2012 78.06 281st 1363 79.4%
2013 81.79 184th 1367 86.5%
2014 80.36 237th 1363 82.6%
2015 80.20 276th 1357 79.7%
2016 82.59 224th 1346 83.4%
2017 77.78 320th 1352 76.3%
2018 76.94 323rd 1353 76.1%
2019 81.12 255th 1360 81.3%
2021 91.78 101st 1317 92.3%
2022 88.78 142nd 1345 89.4%
2023 77.00 316th 1342 76.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bragg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.63 379th 434 12.7%
2019 18.95 393rd 463 15.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bragg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.11 151st 1001 84.9%
2019 85.11 105th 1007 89.6%
2021 86.64 63rd 868 92.7%
2022 91.15 58th 949 93.9%
2023 87.10 85th 958 91.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bragg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.20 834th 942 11.5%
2019 48.66 433rd 948 54.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Bragg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.73 251st 1333 81.2%
2019 80.51 231st 1331 82.6%
2021 88.91 112th 1290 91.3%
2022 88.48 132nd 1326 90.0%
2023 80.42 253rd 1318 80.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Bragg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.53 383rd 1334 71.3%
2019 79.92 242nd 1335 81.9%
2021 91.29 92nd 1297 92.9%
2022 87.26 154th 1324 88.4%
2023 72.47 363rd 1315 72.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bragg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 75.63 66th 348 81.0%
2023 14.69 294th 346 15.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bragg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.17 476th 870 45.3%
2019 36.86 563rd 899 37.4%
2021 81.63 104th 896 88.4%
2022 84.74 107th 953 88.8%
2023 77.03 175th 982 82.2%
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Rank History for White students at Bragg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.13 230th 1022 77.5%
2019 78.13 164th 1023 84.0%
2021 91.27 32nd 964 96.7%
2022 85.41 95th 976 90.3%
2023 73.34 226th 975 76.8%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Bragg Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 481 1 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1989 265 3 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1990 250 5 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 263
1991 242 3 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1992 253 3 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1993 274 1 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1994 294 0 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1995 330 4 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1996 330 4 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1998 360 4 21 11 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1999 358 0 17 9 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2000 392 4 12 6 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2001 378 3 18 10 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2002 374 3 12 6 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2003 374 3 12 6 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2004 416 5 12 12 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2005 413 5 10 11 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2006 414 6 19 24 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2007 427 5 19 19 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2008 440 5 20 29 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2009 439 6 29 31 0 2 0 0 507
2010 404 6 24 27 0 4 0 0 465
2011 400 5 18 26 1 3 2 0 455
2012 388 2 21 28 1 3 4 0 447
2013 379 4 15 30 0 3 4 0 435
2014 351 4 5 45 0 1 1 0 407
2015 300 5 13 32 1 1 2 0 354
2016 292 3 14 32 0 1 3 0 345
2017 293 1 16 34 0 0 3 0 347
2018 296 1 16 44 0 0 6 0 363
2019 281 2 17 39 0 0 9 0 348
2020 264 5 22 37 0 1 7 0 336
2021 254 7 26 34 0 1 3 0 325
2022 252 6 25 45 0 2 7 0 337
2023 231 4 22 51 0 1 9 0 318

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bragg Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 495 26.0 19.0 n/a
1989 278 19.0 14.6 n/a
1990 263 16.0 16.4 3
1991 255 17.0 15.0 2
1992 264 17.0 15.5 0.8
1993 288 19.6 14.7 0.7
1994 309 21.3 14.5 1
1995 347 23.6 14.7 0.9
1996 347 23.6 14.7 0.9
1998 396 26.1 15.2 1
1999 384 25.5 15.1 0.3
2000 414 29.5 14.0 0.5
2001 409 29.7 13.8 1
2002 395 33.0 12.0 1.8
2003 395 33.0 12.0 1.8
2004 445 33.5 13.3 1.6
2005 439 33.5 13.1 n/a
2006 463 33.5 13.8 2.4
2007 470 33.0 14.2 0.6
2008 494 36.0 13.7 3.4
2009 507 35.1 12.5 3.9
2010 465 32.0 14.5 6.2
2011 455 29.0 15.6 7.3
2012 447 35.3 12.6 4.3
2013 435 37.0 11.7 5.5
2014 407 40.0 10.1 4.7
2015 354 40.0 8.8 6.2
2016 345 38.0 9.0 6.1
2017 347 38.0 9.1 5.2
2018 363 41.0 8.8 7.4
2019 348 38.0 9.1 6.9
2020 336 41.5 8.0 3.9
2021 325 40.6 8.0 3.4
2022 337 41.1 8.1 5.3
2023 318 39.2 8.1 5.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bragg Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 495 26.0 19.0 n/a
1989 278 19.0 14.6 n/a
1990 263 16.0 16.4 3
1991 255 17.0 15.0 2
1992 264 17.0 15.5 0.8
1993 288 19.6 14.7 0.7
1994 309 21.3 14.5 1
1995 347 23.6 14.7 0.9
1996 347 23.6 14.7 0.9
1998 396 26.1 15.2 1
1999 384 25.5 15.1 0.3
2000 414 29.5 14.0 0.5
2001 409 29.7 13.8 1
2002 395 33.0 12.0 1.8
2003 395 33.0 12.0 1.8
2004 445 33.5 13.3 1.6
2005 439 33.5 13.1 n/a
2006 463 33.5 13.8 2.4
2007 470 33.0 14.2 0.6
2008 494 36.0 13.7 3.4
2009 507 35.1 12.5 3.9
2010 465 32.0 14.5 6.2
2011 455 29.0 15.6 7.3
2012 447 35.3 12.6 4.3
2013 435 37.0 11.7 5.5
2014 407 40.0 10.1 4.7
2015 354 40.0 8.8 6.2
2016 345 38.0 9.0 6.1
2017 347 38.0 9.1 5.2
2018 363 41.0 8.8 7.4
2019 348 38.0 9.1 6.9
2020 336 41.5 8.0 3.9
2021 325 40.6 8.0 3.4
2022 337 41.1 8.1 5.3
2023 318 39.2 8.1 5.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bragg Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $408 (3.7%) $10,704 (96.3%) $11,112

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bragg Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 255th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 316th of 1342 Elementary schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bragg Elementary School)63.652
 11.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chester Township School District)63.652
 11.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bragg Elementary School)7565.4
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chester Township School District)7565.4
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bragg Elementary School)76.469.7
 6.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Chester Township School District)76.469.7
 6.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bragg Elementary School)70.976.2
 5.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chester Township School District)70.976.2
 5.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bragg Elementary School)78.262.5
 15.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Chester Township School District)78.262.5
 15.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bragg Elementary School)67.964.9
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chester Township School District)67.964.9
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students348318
 8.6%
African American24
 100%
American Indian00
Asian1722
 29.4%
Hispanic3951
 30.8%
Pacific Islander01
White281231
 17.8%
Two or More Races99
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.9%5.7%
 1.2%


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Students at Bragg Elementary School are 73% White, 16% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Students who attend Bragg Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Black River Middle School
High : West Morris Mendham High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 318 students attended Bragg Elementary School.

Bragg Elementary School ranks 316th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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