Purvis Lower Elementary School serves 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Purvis Lower Elementary School's student population of 481 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
481 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Purvis Lower Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
8%
47%
White
84%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
481 students attend Purvis Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Purvis Lower Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Purvis Lower Elementary School?
Purvis Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
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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