East Elementary School

2 Collins Street
Hingham, MA 02043

hinghamschools.org/east-elementary-school/

500 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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).

500

Total Students

41.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	461
Hispanic	10
Black	9
Asian	9
Two or More	11

White
461 (92.2 %)
Two or More
11 (2.2 %)
Hispanic
10 (2.0 %)
Black
9 (1.8 %)
Asian
9 (1.8 %)

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)741-1570
Website:	http://hinghamschools.org/east-elementary-school/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 79

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 57