- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Purvis, MS
Purvis Lower Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Purvis Lower Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280240000968
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Purvis Lower Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Purvis · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Purvis Lower Elementary has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Purvis Lower Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Purvis, MS.
School address
District: Lamar County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280240000968 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Purvis Lower Elementary grew from 454 students in 2022-23 to 481 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 280240000968 · Purvis, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 12.1:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove High School (1,750 students)
Purvis Lower Elementary grew from 454 students in 2022-23 to 481 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Purvis Lower Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Grove High
Oak Grove High School
1,750 students
- Oak Grove Midd
Oak Grove Middle School
1,160 students
- Bellevue Eleme
Bellevue Elementary School
1,145 students
- Sumrall Elemen
Sumrall Elementary School
960 students
- Longleaf Eleme
Longleaf Elementary
787 students
- This school 448
Purvis Lower Elementary
448 students
What this shows Purvis Lower Elementary reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Purvis Lower Elementary compares
Purvis Lower Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▼ 27% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,188
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 79.9%
African American 11.4%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Purvis Lower Elementary is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lamar County School District reports $11,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Purvis Lower Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bellevue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumrall Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longleaf Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Purvis Lower Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Purvis Lower Elementary
How many students attend Purvis Lower Elementary?
Purvis Lower Elementary has 448 students enrolled. It is a public school in Purvis, MS. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Purvis Lower Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Purvis Lower Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Purvis Lower Elementary?
58.6% of students at Purvis Lower Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Purvis Lower Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Purvis Lower Elementary is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Purvis, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Purvis Lower Elementary?
Purvis Lower Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Purvis Lower Elementary rank among public schools in Purvis?
By Resource Investment Index, Purvis Lower Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Purvis, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lamar County School District?
Besides Purvis Lower Elementary, Lamar County School District also operates Oak Grove High School (1,750 students), Oak Grove Middle School (1,160 students), and Bellevue Elementary School (1,145 students). See the Lamar County School District district page for the complete list.