Purvis Lower Elementary School serves 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Attendance Zone: Purvis Lower Elementary serves the southeast part of its school district in Purvis, MS, covering an area of approximately 117.8 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive time of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 9.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Purvis Lower Elementary School's student population of 448 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 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 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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Hispanic
3%
7%
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Black
11%
45%
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White
80%
40%
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Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
67%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 Baxterville School, Sumrall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Purvis Lower Elementary School?
448 students attend Purvis Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Purvis Lower Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Purvis Lower Elementary School?
Purvis Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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