EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

East Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hingham school district, located in Hingham, MA with about 527 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 35 teachers, East Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

East Elementary School, located at 2 Collins Street in Hingham, Massachusetts, is a prominent member of the Hingham Public Schools district. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment for its elementary-aged students. As part of a highly-regarded school system in the South Shore region, East Elementary emphasizes both core academic development and the social-emotional growth of its students, aiming to prepare them for future academic success.

The school benefits from the strong resources and community support characteristic of the Hingham educational system. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum and maintaining close communication with families, East Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate actively in their learning. For more detailed information regarding school policies, academic programs, or district-wide initiatives, you can visit their official website at [www.hinghamschools.com](http://www.hinghamschools.com).

For more information, contact East Elementary School at (781) 741-1570 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2 Collins Street
Hingham, MA 02043
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EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hingham, MA with about 527 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Hingham
Total Students:
527
Teachers:
35.85
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
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 527 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
93.0%
Two or more races
2.3%
Hispanic/Latino
2.1%
Asian
1.9%
Black or African American
0.8%

Female
43.5%
Male
56.5%

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.