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Public School Review - Established 2003

Purvis Lower Elementary School

5976 U.s. Hwy. 11
Purvis, MS 39475
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Tel: (601) 794-3302
ple.lamarcountyschools.org
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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 (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • 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)

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

GradePurvis Lower Elementary School
Pre-K65
Kind119
1121
2143
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Total Students
448 students

Total Students Trends Over Years (2001-2025)

YearPurvis Lower Elementary School
2025448
2024481
2023454
2022430
2021416
2020441
2019430
2018370
2017370
2016402
2015436
2014430
2013416
2012388
2011343
2010359
2009349
2008320
2007545
2006535
2005539
2004529
2003516
2002542
2001544
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2001-2025)

YearPurvis Lower Elementary School
202530
202440
202337
202230
202131
202030
201930
201826
201726
201628
201527
201426
201327
201224
201123
201025
200923
200824
200737
200636
200538
200442
200340
200242
200139
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Year Founded
2025
School Motto
Possibilities for Learning are Endless

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.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (MS)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2001-2025)

YearPurvis Lower Elementary SchoolMississippiLamar County School District
202515:114:1
202412:114:113:1
202312:114:113:1
202214:114:114:1
202113:115:114:1
202015:115:115:1
201914:115:115:1
201814:116:115:1
201714:116:115:1
201614:116:116:1
201516:116:116:1
201416:116:116:1
201315:116:115:1
201216:116:116:1
201115:116:116:1
201014:116:115:1
200915:115:115:1
200813:116:114:1
200715:116:116:1
200615:116:116:1
200514:117:116:1
200413:116:115:1
200313:117:115:1
200213:117:116:1
200114:117:116:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2011)

YearPurvis Lower Elementary SchoolMississippiLamar County School District
20111%1%2%
20091%1%2%
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Hispanic
3%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2024)

YearPurvis Lower Elementary SchoolMississippiLamar County School District
20241%5%5%
20231%5%4%
20211%4%4%
20201%4%4%
20191%4%4%
20181%4%4%
20171%4%4%
20162%3%3%
20151%3%5%
20141%3%3%
20131%3%3%
20121%3%3%
20111%3%3%
20101%2%3%
20092%2%3%
20081%2%3%
20072%2%2%
20062%1%2%
20052%1%2%
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Black
11%
45%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)

YearPurvis Lower Elementary SchoolMississippiLamar County School District
20248%47%30%
20238%47%29%
202212%47%29%
202111%48%28%
202011%48%27%
201910%48%27%
201810%49%26%
201710%49%26%
201610%49%26%
201512%49%25%
201412%49%24%
20139%49%24%
20128%50%23%
20118%50%23%
20108%50%22%
20099%50%21%
200812%51%20%
200712%51%18%
200611%51%18%
200512%51%16%
200413%51%15%
200313%51%14%
200213%51%13%
200112%51%12%
200012%50%12%
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White
80%
40%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)

YearPurvis Lower Elementary SchoolMississippiLamar County School District
202484%42%58%
202385%42%59%
202281%43%61%
202182%43%61%
202085%44%63%
201986%44%63%
201887%43%66%
201787%43%66%
201688%45%68%
201585%46%64%
201485%45%69%
201387%46%69%
201290%46%71%
201189%45%71%
201090%46%73%
200988%46%74%
200887%46%76%
200786%46%78%
200687%46%79%
200586%47%80%
200486%46%83%
200387%46%84%
200287%46%86%
200188%46%87%
200088%47%86%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)

YearPurvis Lower Elementary SchoolMississippiLamar County School District
20247%4%5%
20236%4%6%
20227%4%4%
20215%3%4%
20203%2%3%
20193%2%3%
20182%2%2%
20172%2%2%
20152%1%3%
20142%1%2%
20133%1%2%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.35
0.63

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2001-2025)

YearPurvis Lower Elementary SchoolMississippiLamar County School District
20250.350.64
20240.290.600.58
20230.270.600.57
20220.330.600.55
20210.320.590.55
20200.270.580.53
20190.250.580.53
20180.230.580.50
20170.230.580.50
20160.220.560.48
20150.270.550.48
20140.270.560.47
20130.240.550.46
20120.200.550.45
20110.200.550.44
20100.190.550.42
20090.210.540.40
20080.230.530.39
20070.250.530.37
20060.230.530.35
20050.250.520.33
20040.250.530.29
20030.230.530.27
20020.230.530.25
20010.220.530.24
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Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
67%

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2001-2025)

YearPurvis Lower Elementary SchoolMississippiLamar County School District
202544%67%
202441%68%45%
202359%74%57%
202299%100%100%
202199%100%100%
202047%68%44%
201943%68%44%
201847%70%43%
201747%70%43%
201649%70%45%
201547%67%41%
201445%65%41%
201349%64%42%
201252%63%41%
201152%63%40%
201049%62%38%
200942%59%34%
200840%58%32%
200741%59%31%
200641%63%32%
200543%56%30%
200447%56%30%
200328%57%28%
200228%57%28%
200125%55%25%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1999-2025)

YearPurvis Lower Elementary SchoolMississippiLamar County School District
202510%7%
202413%6%11%
202341%26%42%
202011%6%8%
20199%6%8%
201811%6%9%
201711%6%9%
201611%5%7%
20158%7%9%
201410%7%10%
20138%8%9%
201210%8%10%
201110%7%10%
201011%8%10%
200912%9%11%
200813%9%11%
200713%8%11%
200611%7%10%
200511%8%9%
20049%8%9%
200310%8%10%
20028%8%8%
20018%9%8%
20007%9%7%
19999%9%9%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Lamar County School District
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 Sumrall Elementary School, Baxterville 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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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