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Purvis Lower Elementary

5976 U.S. Hwy. 11, Purvis, MS 39475, United States

+1 (601) 794-3302

http://www.lamarcountyschools.org

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Purvis Lower Elementary Overview

About This School

Purvis Lower Elementary is a public elementary in Purvis, Mississippi, serving 448 students in grades PK-K2. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1 with 29 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $53,624. One counselor is available to support the student body. The student population is composed of 53% male and 47% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the school is 80% White, 11% Black, 6% Two or More Races, and 2% Hispanic.

448

Total Students

PK-K2

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

29 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-K2

County

Lamar County

Students per Counselor

448:1

Purvis Lower Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

City Avg: 47%State Avg: 40%

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Mathematics

City Avg: 62%State Avg: 45%

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Science

Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13.5:1

State Avg: 14.1:1

448

Students per Counselor

Purvis Lower Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$53,624

City Avg: $53,624

State Avg: $50,897

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor448:1

Purvis Lower Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

53.12%

Male

46.88%

Female

Total Enrollment: 448 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White79.91%

Hispanic2.46%

Asian0%

Black11.38%

Two or More Races6.25%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Purvis Lower Elementary

Q: What is Purvis Lower Elementary?

A: Purvis Lower Elementary is a elementary public located in Purvis.

Q: How many students attend Purvis Lower Elementary?

A: Purvis Lower Elementary has approximately 448 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Purvis Lower Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Purvis Lower Elementary is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about Purvis Lower Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Purvis Lower Elementary - Purvis, MS

Quick Facts about Purvis Lower Elementary
School Name	Purvis Lower Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-K2
Location	5976 U.S. Hwy. 11, Purvis, MS 39475, Purvis, MS
County	Lamar County
Phone	+1 (601) 794-3302
Total Students	448
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	29
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Purvis Lower Elementary

What is Purvis Lower Elementary?

Purvis Lower Elementary is a elementary public located in Purvis.

How many students attend Purvis Lower Elementary?

Purvis Lower Elementary has approximately 448 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Purvis Lower Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Purvis Lower Elementary is 15:1.

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