School Overview
Purvis Lower Elementary, located at 5976 U.S. Hwy. 11 in Purvis, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lamar County School District. As a "lower" elementary school, the facility focuses on the critical early years of a child's academic development, typically catering to students in the primary grades (often Pre-K through 2nd grade). The school is dedicated to establishing a supportive and nurturing environment designed to build core literacy and numeracy skills while fostering social-emotional growth during these formative stages.

The school is an integral part of the close-knit Purvis community, benefiting from the broader resources and structural support of the Lamar County School District. By emphasizing small-group instruction, foundational learning, and consistent parent-teacher engagement, Purvis Lower Elementary strives to create a positive transition into the formal school experience. Its location on U.S. Hwy. 11 makes it a central hub for local families, and the institution is widely recognized for its commitment to preparing young learners for the academic challenges they will face as they advance to upper elementary and middle school levels.
448
Total Students
29.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Purvis Lower Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White358
Hispanic11
Black51
Two or More28
  • White
    358 (79.9%)
  • Black
    51 (11.4%)
  • Two or More
    28 (6.2%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (2.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lamar County School District
Phone: (601)794-3302
Website: http://www.lamarcountyschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 448
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 197
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 65
Kindergarten 119
Grade 1 121
Grade 2 143

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Purvis Lower Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten65
Kindergarten119
Grade 1121
Grade 2143
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Purvis Lower Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21046.9%
Male23853.1%