PLYMOUTH RIVER

Plymouth River is a public elementary school that is part of the Hingham school district, located in Hingham, MA with about 468 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 29 teachers, Plymouth River has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Plymouth River Elementary School, located at 200 High Street in Hingham, Massachusetts, serves as a cornerstone of the local community, catering to students in grades K–5. As part of the Hingham Public Schools district, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach. Its curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, emphasizing foundational literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging creativity and critical thinking within a supportive classroom environment.

The school is noted for its strong emphasis on community involvement and a collaborative partnership between faculty, parents, and students. Beyond standard academics, Plymouth River provides a variety of enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities that promote a well-rounded educational experience. With a dedicated focus on maintaining a positive school culture, the facility provides an engaging setting where students are encouraged to become active, responsible, and lifelong learners.

For more information, contact Plymouth River at (781) 741-1530 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

200 High Street
Hingham, MA 02043-2523
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PLYMOUTH RIVER is a public school in Hingham, MA with about 468 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Hingham
Total Students:
468
Teachers:
29.87
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 468 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PLYMOUTH RIVER is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
88.9%
Hispanic/Latino
4.5%
Asian
2.8%
Two or more races
2.1%
Black or African American
1.7%

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.