- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Purvis, MS
Purvis Upper Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Purvis Upper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280240001322
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Purvis Upper Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Purvis · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Purvis Upper Elementary has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Purvis Upper Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Purvis, MS.
School address
District: Lamar County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280240001322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Purvis Upper Elementary held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 280240001322 · Purvis, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 13:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove High School (1,750 students)
Purvis Upper Elementary held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Purvis Upper 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 377
Purvis Upper Elementary
377 students
What this shows Purvis Upper Elementary reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Purvis Upper Elementary compares
Purvis Upper Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▼ 32% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 46% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.0%
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 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Purvis Upper 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 Upper 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longleaf Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Purvis Upper 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 elementary 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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Purvis Upper Elementary
How many students attend Purvis Upper Elementary?
Purvis Upper Elementary has 377 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Purvis, MS. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Purvis Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Purvis Upper Elementary is 13:1, which is 2% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 17% 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 Upper Elementary?
55.0% of students at Purvis Upper Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Purvis Upper Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Purvis Upper Elementary is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Purvis, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Purvis Upper Elementary?
Purvis Upper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Upper Elementary rank among public schools in Purvis?
By Resource Investment Index, Purvis Upper Elementary ranks #1 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 Upper 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.