South Elementary

831 Main Street
Hingham, MA 02043

www.hinghamschools.org/o/ses

496 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

South Elementary School, located at 831 Main Street in Hingham, Massachusetts, is a prominent public institution serving the local community’s youngest learners. As part of the Hingham Public Schools district, the school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community. Its location in the historic town of Hingham places it within a district that is highly regarded for its commitment to educational excellence and high standards for student achievement.

The school is characterized by its dedication to creating a collaborative culture that involves students, educators, and families alike. South Elementary focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for future academic success while emphasizing character building and civic responsibility. With a focus on small-community values, the school aims to ensure that every student receives personalized attention in a safe and engaging setting, making it a cornerstone of the neighborhood it serves.

496

Total Students

34.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	446
Hispanic	6
Black	7
Asian	29
Two or More	8

White
446 (89.9%)
Asian
29 (5.8%)
Two or More
8 (1.6%)
Black
7 (1.4%)
Hispanic
6 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hingham
Phone:	(781)741-1540
Website:	http://www.hinghamschools.org/o/ses
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 84