Plymouth River

200 High Street
Hingham, MA 02043

hinghamschools.org/plymouth-river-elementary-school/

381 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

381

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plymouth River
Demographic	Student Count
White	330
Hispanic	19
Black	14
Asian	7
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
330 (86.6 %)
Hispanic
19 (5.0 %)
Black
14 (3.7 %)
Two or More
10 (2.6 %)
Asian
7 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hingham
Phone:	(781)741-1530
Website:	http://hinghamschools.org/plymouth-river-elementary-school/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 75