Is East Elementary School a good school?

Yes! East Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 41 st of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools.

How many students attend East Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 519 students attended East Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of East Elementary School?

Students at East Elementary School are 92% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of East Elementary School attend?

Students who attend East Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Hingham Middle School High : Hingham High

East Elementary School

Summary:

East Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Hingham, Massachusetts, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of around 500. The school is part of the highly-ranked Hingham school district, which is ranked 8th out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Massachusetts, with a statewide ranking between 31 and 139 over the past 10 years. The school's MCAS proficiency rates are significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with 5th-grade proficiency rates exceeding 80% in English Language Arts and Science. This exceptional academic performance is likely due to the school's well-resourced learning environment, as evidenced by its higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratios compared to the state average.

When comparing East Elementary to nearby schools, it becomes clear that the Hingham district as a whole is a high-performing educational system, with other schools like Plymouth River and South Elementary also demonstrating strong academic performance. In contrast, schools in the neighboring Weymouth and Quincy districts generally have lower academic performance, which may be attributed to factors such as fewer resources and the challenges of serving more diverse student populations.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2 Collins Street
Hingham, MA 02043

(781) 741-1570

District: Hingham

SchoolDigger Rank:
41^st of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,553

Students who attend East Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Hingham Middle School
High:	Hingham High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 519

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.5%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Hispanic:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Elementary School ranks better than 95.5% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Hingham School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.73. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details East Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hingham School District. Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), two or more races (2.5%), Hispanic (1.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Elementary School is 11.9, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Hingham School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Elementary School is $18,553, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Hingham School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Elementary School 41^st of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See East Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hingham:

SchoolDigger ranks Hingham 8^th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at East Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2011	88.72	58^th	924	93.7%
2012	87.98	67^th	930	92.8%
2013	81.81	152^nd	928	83.6%
2014	88.49	59^th	926	93.6%
2015	89.78	43^rd	914	95.3%
2016	91.15	37^th	932	96.0%
2017	91.68	31^st	938	96.7%
2018	87.54	81^st	934	91.3%
2019	85.32	114^th	942	87.9%
2021	84.00	139^th	936	85.1%
2022	89.91	88^th	932	90.6%
2023	88.11	96^th	928	89.7%
2024	92.73	41^st	916	95.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at East Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	53.54	376^th	886	57.6%
2019	25.50	751^st	896	16.2%
2021	56.98	330^th	894	63.1%
2022	67.57	226^th	905	75.0%
2023	70.95	147^th	703	79.1%
2024	88.70	42^nd	731	94.3%

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Rank History for Female students at East Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	83.03	109^th	893	87.8%
2019	83.28	118^th	902	86.9%
2021	86.75	101^st	898	88.8%
2022	92.85	33^rd	901	96.3%
2023	91.65	42^nd	887	95.3%
2024	93.06	30^th	886	96.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at East Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2019	47.84	303^rd	665	54.4%
2021	75.09	105^th	632	83.4%
2022	71.53	124^th	672	81.5%

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Rank History for Male students at East Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	89.21	58^th	898	93.5%
2019	84.10	115^th	907	87.3%
2021	77.27	201^st	904	77.8%
2022	81.88	143^rd	908	84.3%
2023	79.75	170^th	896	81.0%
2024	89.93	64^th	891	92.8%

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Rank History for Tested In Person students at East Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	83.07	145^th	925	84.3%

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Rank History for White students at East Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	80.66	107^th	772	86.1%
2019	77.99	132^nd	780	83.1%
2021	77.52	147^th	765	80.8%
2022	82.54	96^th	764	87.4%
2023	78.87	135^th	762	82.3%
2024	88.35	52^nd	753	93.1%

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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for East Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	583	2	9	8	0	0	16	618
2011	581	2	8	6	0	0	14	611
2012	574	3	10	5	0	0	14	606
2013	581	6	12	9	1	0	17	626
2014	577	6	11	5	1	0	14	614
2015	565	0	10	4	0	0	16	595
2016	545	2	14	7	0	0	11	579
2017	504	4	12	11	0	0	12	543
2018	490	4	10	11	0	0	12	527
2019	481	7	9	13	0	0	10	520
2020	485	10	4	15	0	0	11	525
2021	358	7	5	14	0	0	13	397
2022	450	8	9	10	0	2	10	489
2023	461	9	9	10	0	0	11	500
2024	480	8	8	9	1	0	13	519

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	618	36.8	16.7	3.1
2011	611	37.4	16.3	2.5
2012	606	36.9	16.4	2.5
2013	626	36.6	17.0	3.8
2014	614	34.5	17.7	2.9
2015	595	36.0	16.5	6.7
2016	579	37.0	15.6	n/a
2017	543	35.0	15.4	n/a
2018	527	35.8	14.7	n/a
2019	520	35.3	14.6	n/a
2020	525	34.7	15.1	n/a
2021	397	35.9	11.0	n/a
2022	489	41.4	11.8	n/a
2023	500	41.8	11.9	n/a
2024	519	43.3	11.9	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	618	36.8	16.7	3.1
2011	611	37.4	16.3	2.5
2012	606	36.9	16.4	2.5
2013	626	36.6	17.0	3.8
2014	614	34.5	17.7	2.9
2015	595	36.0	16.5	6.7
2016	579	37.0	15.6	n/a
2017	543	35.0	15.4	n/a
2018	527	35.8	14.7	n/a
2019	520	35.3	14.6	n/a
2020	525	34.7	15.1	n/a
2021	397	35.9	11.0	n/a
2022	489	41.4	11.8	n/a
2023	500	41.8	11.9	n/a
2024	519	43.3	11.9	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$377 (2.5%)	$14,591 (97.5%)	$14,968
2020	$188 (1.3%)	$14,704 (98.7%)	$14,892
2021	$545 (2.9%)	$18,008 (97.1%)	$18,553

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 114^th of 942 Elementary schools	Ranks 96^th of 928 Elementary schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Elementary School)	68	81.2	13.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hingham)	79	75.2	3.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	56	43.9	12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Elementary School)	61	71	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hingham)	71	68.7	2.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	41	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Elementary School)	75	56.3	18.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hingham)	78	69	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	39.7	12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Elementary School)	74	70	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hingham)	74	77.7	3.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	45	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Elementary School)	79	61.8	17.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hingham)	80	77.8	2.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	43.8	8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Elementary School)	74	64	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hingham)	78	78.8	0.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.9	8.2%
5th Grade Science (East Elementary School)	75	66	9%
5th Grade Science (Hingham)	82	79.9	2.1%
5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)	48	41.6	6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (East Elementary School)	74	66.7	7.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hingham)	83	74.4	8.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	42.3	9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (East Elementary School)	70	68.8	1.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Hingham)	74	71.1	2.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.6	8.4%
All Grades Science (East Elementary School)	75	66	9%
All Grades Science (Hingham)	79	70.9	8.1%
All Grades Science (Massachusetts)	47	41.2	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	520	500	3.8%
African American	7	9	28.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	9	9
Hispanic	13	10	23.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	481	461	4.2%
Two or More Races	10	11	10%

Schools Near East Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)				MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)				MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2 Collins Street	Hingham	02043	Plymouth County	Hingham	No	No	No	No	(781) 741-1570	519	43	11.9		480 (92.5%)	8 (1.5%)	9 (1.7%)	8 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.5%)	92.7	41^st of 916 public elementary schools	95.5%		88.1	96^th of 928 public elementary schools	89.7%	55	71.9	60.0	81.4	70.8	77.3	73.3	67.7	72.7	75.7	75.7	$18,553	$545	$18,008
Wm L Foster Elementary	Public	K-5	55 Downer Avenue	Hingham	02043	Plymouth County	Hingham	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 741-1520	391	30	12.9		341 (87.2%)	4 (1.0%)	11 (2.8%)	9 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (6.4%)	93.1	40^th of 916 public elementary schools	95.6%		92.7	50^th of 928 public elementary schools	94.6%	10	68.3	63.6	78.7	69.7	65.1	76.6	80.3	74.1	83.6	83.6	$16,522	$539	$15,982
Deer Hill	Public	3-5	208 Sohier Rd	Cohasset	02025	Norfolk County	Cohasset	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 383-6115	321	30	10.7		289 (90.0%)	10 (3.1%)	11 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	88.6	91^st of 916 public elementary schools	90.1%		87.7	103^rd of 928 public elementary schools	88.9%	12	65.1	62.1	60.0	62.5	64.2	77.7	66.7	69.4	70.5	70.5	$19,752	$867	$18,884
Plymouth River	Public	K-5	200 High Street	Hingham	02043	Plymouth County	Hingham	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 741-1530	358	30	12.0		308 (86.0%)	14 (3.9%)	21 (5.9%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	96.5	9^th of 916 public elementary schools	99.0%		96	13^th of 928 public elementary schools	98.6%	4	84.8	78.8	65.6	76.3	86.4	89.4	77.1	84.4	78.7	78.7	$18,286	$556	$17,729
Joseph Osgood	Public	PK, KG-2	210 Sohier Rd	Cohasset	02025	Norfolk County	Cohasset	No	No	No	No	(781) 383-6117	389	30	12.9		355 (91.3%)	4 (1.0%)	11 (2.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.9%)								(n/a)											$19,725	$680	$19,046
South Elementary	Public	K-5	831 Main Street	Hingham	02043	Plymouth County	Hingham	No	No	No	No	(781) 741-1540	493	37	13.1		444 (90.1%)	12 (2.4%)	7 (1.4%)	24 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	94.9	20^th of 916 public elementary schools	97.8%		95.5	18^th of 928 public elementary schools	98.1%	2	63.5	69.6	90.8	75.4	71.6	78.5	81.6	77.5	90.8	90.8	$16,440	$533	$15,906
Lawrence W Pingree	Public	K-5	1250 Commercial Street	Weymouth	02189	Norfolk County	Weymouth	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 337-2974	266	22	12.0		186 (69.9%)	15 (5.6%)	34 (12.8%)	13 (4.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.4%)	63.2	336^th of 916 public elementary schools	63.3%		49.4	479^th of 928 public elementary schools	48.4%	143	51.1	47.9	43.2	47.5	44.4	54.2	40.9	46.7	56.8	56.8	$17,789	$650	$17,139
Wessagusset	Public	K-5	75 Pilgrim Road	North Weymouth	02191	Norfolk County	Weymouth	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 335-2210	328	27	12.0		223 (68.0%)	31 (9.5%)	20 (6.1%)	32 (9.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.4%)	62.1	347^th of 916 public elementary schools	62.1%		56.9	410^th of 928 public elementary schools	55.8%	63	51.6	40.0	34.0	42.6	58.1	52.5	43.4	51.6	54.7	54.7	$16,058	$984	$15,074
Academy Avenue	Public	K-5	94 Academy Avenue	Weymouth	02189	Norfolk County	Weymouth	No	No	No	No	(781) 335-4717	338	26	12.9		226 (66.9%)	30 (8.9%)	42 (12.4%)	17 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	21 (6.2%)	68.1	299^th of 916 public elementary schools	67.4%		73.8	247^th of 928 public elementary schools	73.4%	52	42.3	44.8	72.3	52.2	44.2	59.7	46.8	50.6	61.7	61.7	$14,681	$512	$14,169
Johnson Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	70 Pearl Street	Weymouth	02191	Norfolk County	Weymouth	No	No	No	No	(781) 335-0191	204	14	14.3		130 (63.7%)	15 (7.4%)	13 (6.4%)	28 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (8.8%)								(n/a)											$21,737	$1,600	$20,137

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