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:
41st of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,553 Help


Students who attend East Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hingham Middle School
High:    Hingham High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  500

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.2%
Two or more races:
2.2%
Hispanic:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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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...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.73. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.2%), two or more races (2.2%), Hispanic (2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Elementary School is 11.9, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Hingham School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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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 41st of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See East Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Hingham:

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


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Rank History for East Elementary School

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2011 88.72 58th 924 93.7%
2012 87.98 67th 930 92.8%
2013 81.81 152nd 928 83.6%
2014 88.49 59th 926 93.6%
2015 89.78 43rd 914 95.3%
2016 91.15 37th 932 96.0%
2017 91.68 31st 938 96.7%
2018 87.54 81st 934 91.3%
2019 85.32 114th 942 87.9%
2021 84.00 139th 936 85.1%
2022 89.91 88th 932 90.6%
2023 88.11 96th 928 89.7%
2024 92.73 41st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.54 376th 886 57.6%
2019 25.50 751st 896 16.2%
2021 56.98 330th 894 63.1%
2022 67.57 226th 905 75.0%
2023 70.95 147th 703 79.1%
2024 88.70 42nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.03 109th 893 87.8%
2019 83.28 118th 902 86.9%
2021 86.75 101st 898 88.8%
2022 92.85 33rd 901 96.3%
2023 91.65 42nd 887 95.3%
2024 93.06 30th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.84 303rd 665 54.4%
2021 75.09 105th 632 83.4%
2022 71.53 124th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.21 58th 898 93.5%
2019 84.10 115th 907 87.3%
2021 77.27 201st 904 77.8%
2022 81.88 143rd 908 84.3%
2023 79.75 170th 896 81.0%
2024 89.93 64th 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 145th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.66 107th 772 86.1%
2019 77.99 132nd 780 83.1%
2021 77.52 147th 765 80.8%
2022 82.54 96th 764 87.4%
2023 78.87 135th 762 82.3%
2024 88.35 52nd 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
2010 583 2 9 8 0 0 16 0 618
2011 581 2 8 6 0 0 14 0 611
2012 574 3 10 5 0 0 14 0 606
2013 581 6 12 9 1 0 17 0 626
2014 577 6 11 5 1 0 14 0 614
2015 565 0 10 4 0 0 16 0 595
2016 545 2 14 7 0 0 11 0 579
2017 504 4 12 11 0 0 12 0 543
2018 490 4 10 11 0 0 12 0 527
2019 481 7 9 13 0 0 10 0 520
2020 485 10 4 15 0 0 11 0 525
2021 358 7 5 14 0 0 13 0 397
2022 450 8 9 10 0 2 10 0 489
2023 461 9 9 10 0 0 11 0 500

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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for East Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 114th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 96th 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)6881.2
 13.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hingham)7975.2
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Elementary School)6171
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hingham)7168.7
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Elementary School)7556.3
 18.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hingham)7869
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Elementary School)7470
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hingham)7477.7
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Elementary School)7961.8
 17.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hingham)8077.8
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Elementary School)7464
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hingham)7878.8
 0.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (East Elementary School)7566
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Hingham)8279.9
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (East Elementary School)7466.7
 7.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Hingham)8374.4
 8.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (East Elementary School)7068.8
 1.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Hingham)7471.1
 2.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (East Elementary School)7566
 9%
   All Grades Science (Hingham)7970.9
 8.1%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students520500
 3.8%
African American79
 28.6%
American Indian00
Asian99
Hispanic1310
 23.1%
Pacific Islander00
White481461
 4.2%
Two or More Races1011
 10%


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Frequently Asked Questions about East Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 500 students attended East Elementary School.

Students who attend East Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hingham Middle School
High : Hingham High

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

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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