Very Good
#273 of 863 schools in MS
Top 32% in state
Based on limited data
Purvis Lower Elementary
Elementary School · Lamar County School District · Purvis, MS
A Lamar County School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
5976 US Highway 11, Purvis, MS 39475
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MS statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Purvis Lower Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,021/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Purvis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,857
Median home value
$192,300
Median rent
$933/mo
College educated
28.7%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39475; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass Christian Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–8 | 2.2 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Lamar Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| Baxterville SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–8 | Not available | 246 | Compare → |
| Bellevue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 1,179 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lamar County School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #9 of 15
- District spending per student
- $11,188NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Purvis Lower Elementary is listed in LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Purvis Lower Elementary
Purvis Lower Elementary is a public elementary school in Purvis, MS, part of Lamar County School District, serving approximately 481 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #273 of 863 schools in MS. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Purvis Lower Elementary
What grades does Purvis Lower Elementary serve?
Purvis Lower Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Purvis Lower Elementary?
Purvis Lower Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 481 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Purvis Lower Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Purvis Lower Elementary is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Purvis Lower Elementary rank in MS?
Purvis Lower Elementary ranks #273 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Purvis Lower Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Purvis Lower Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Purvis Lower Elementary a charter school?
No, Purvis Lower Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Purvis Lower Elementary a Title I school?
No, Purvis Lower Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Purvis Lower Elementary?
54.3% of students at Purvis Lower Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 481
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lamar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (601) 794-3302
- Area population (ZIP 39475)
- 14,585
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39475; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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