New Hingham Regional Elementary

Set in Chesterfield, Massachusetts, New Hingham Regional Elementary is a rural-scale elementary-level community, overseen by Chesterfield-Goshen. It serves 126 students across grades pre-K through 6. Compared to the state average of about 381 students per school, that is 67% smaller than typical.

Chesterfield-Goshen is the operating authority for New Hingham Regional Elementary, handling staffing, calendars, and reporting to the state department of education.

In terms of who attends, New Hingham Regional Elementary reports that nearly all students (97%) are White. Beyond that, the school logs 2% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 82% White, putting the school's mix meaningfully more White than the area baseline.

On the resource side, Staff filings list 14 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 8.8:1 students per teacher. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 12.2:1 average.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Hampshire County put the typical household earns roughly $87,001 per year, 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 6%. Across Hampshire County's 45 public schools (combined enrollment of about 16,626 students), New Hingham Regional Elementary is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is R. H. Conwell, roughly 4.5 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 8 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

The campus sits in a low-density setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at New Hingham Regional Elementary has edged down 7%, going from 136 students in 2018 to 126 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.