Purvis Upper Elementary

www.lamarcountyschools.org

377 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Purvis Upper Elementary School, located at 310 Mitchell in Purvis, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Lamar County School District. As an "upper" elementary facility, the school typically bridges the gap between primary elementary education and middle school, catering to students in the intermediate grade levels (generally grades 3–5). The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal growth, character development, and community involvement.

In addition to its core curriculum, Purvis Upper Elementary is known for being an integral part of the close-knit Purvis community. The school emphasizes the importance of student achievement through a blend of traditional classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a strong partnership between faculty, parents, and local stakeholders. By prioritizing both academic rigor and a positive school climate, the institution aims to prepare its students for the transition to secondary education while upholding the pride and traditions associated with the Purvis school system.

377

Total Students

28.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Purvis Upper Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	308
Hispanic	12
Black	35
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

White
308 (81.7%)
Black
35 (9.3%)
Two or More
21 (5.6%)
Hispanic
12 (3.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)794-1038
Website:	http://www.lamarcountyschools.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	377
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	163
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 138

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 125