- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hingham, MA
South Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250609000874
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Massachusetts schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Hingham · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 496
- students enrolled
South Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hingham, MA.
School address
District: Hingham · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250609000874 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
South Elementary held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 37.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 250609000874 · Hingham, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Hingham High (1,066 students)
South Elementary held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 37.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
South Elementary 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
- East Elementar
East Elementary School
502 students
- This school
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 South Elementary reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Elementary compares
South Elementary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.1%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, South Elementary 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 South Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hingham High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hingham Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wm L Foster Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plymouth River | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Elementary'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
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Hingham
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Elementary
How many students attend South Elementary?
South Elementary has 496 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hingham, MA. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Elementary is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Hingham, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Elementary?
South Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 South Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hingham?
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Hingham on the city page.
What other schools are in Hingham?
Besides South Elementary, Hingham also operates Hingham High (1,066 students), Hingham Middle School (798 students), and East Elementary School (502 students). See the Hingham district page for the complete list.