East Elementary School

2 Collins Street
Hingham, MA 02043
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, East Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 10% in MA
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

East Elementary School's student population of 519 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
519 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

East Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#134 out of 1631 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of East Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of East Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
2%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in East Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in East Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
92%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of East Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in East Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in East Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Elementary School's ranking?
East Elementary School is ranked #134 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are East Elementary School often compared to?
East Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plymouth River by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend East Elementary School?
519 students attend East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of East Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does East Elementary School offer ?
East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Elementary School part of?
East Elementary School is part of Hingham School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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