- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hingham, MA
East Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250609002671
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Hingham · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 502
- students enrolled
East Elementary School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Hingham, MA.
School address
District: Hingham · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250609002671 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
East Elementary School held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.8 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 250609002671 · Hingham, MA Other · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 12.2:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Hingham High (1,066 students)
East Elementary School held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.8 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
East Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hingham High
Hingham High
1,066 students
- Hingham Middle
Hingham Middle School
798 students
- This school
East Elementary School
502 students
- South Elementa
South Elementary
496 students
- Wm L Foster El 402
Wm L Foster Elementary
402 students
- Plymouth River 352
Plymouth River
352 students
What this shows East Elementary School reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Elementary School compares
East Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,240
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Asian 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.7, East Elementary School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Hingham reports $22,240 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hingham High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hingham Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wm L Foster Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plymouth River | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~502 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about East Elementary School
How many students attend East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has 502 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hingham, MA. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Elementary School is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Hingham, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Elementary School rank among public schools in Hingham?
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Hingham, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hingham on the city page.
What other schools are in Hingham?
Besides East Elementary School, Hingham also operates Hingham High (1,066 students), Hingham Middle School (798 students), and South Elementary (496 students). See the Hingham district page for the complete list.