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Purvis Lower Elementary School

5976 U.s. Hwy. 11
Purvis, MS 39475
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Purvis Lower Elementary School serves 454 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 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Purvis Lower Elementary School's student population of 454 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
454 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Purvis Lower Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
This School
State Level (MS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Purvis Lower Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Purvis Lower Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Purvis Lower Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Purvis Lower Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
85%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Purvis Lower Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Purvis Lower Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Purvis Lower Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Purvis Lower Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
41%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Purvis Lower Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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?
454 students attend Purvis Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Purvis Lower Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% 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
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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