WM L FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wm L Foster Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hingham school district, located in Hingham, MA with about 446 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Wm L Foster Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

William L. Foster Elementary School, located in Hingham, Massachusetts, is a public K-5 school serving a close-knit community south of Boston. As part of the Hingham Public Schools district, the institution is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for success in later grades, supported by a faculty dedicated to personalized instruction and student engagement.

Beyond academics, Foster Elementary is known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher organization that sponsors enrichment programs, cultural events, and extracurricular activities, which help create a vibrant and inclusive campus atmosphere. Its location on Downer Avenue places it at the heart of the Hingham community, where the school serves as a cornerstone for local families, promoting values of character, curiosity, and collaboration among its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Wm L Foster Elementary at (781) 741-1520 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.