Purvis Lower Elementary School

5976 U.s. Hwy. 11
Purvis, MS 39475
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 430 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 430 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Purvis Lower Elementary School's student population of 430 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
430 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Purvis Lower Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
n/a
4%
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Black
12%
47%
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White
81%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Purvis Lower Elementary School often compared to?
Purvis Lower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sumrall Elementary School, Baxterville School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Purvis Lower Elementary School?
430 students attend Purvis Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Purvis Lower Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Purvis Lower Elementary School?
Purvis Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Purvis Lower Elementary School offer ?
Purvis Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Purvis Lower Elementary School part of?
Purvis Lower Elementary School is part of Lamar County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 430 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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