PURVIS LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PURVIS LOWER ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lamar County School District school district, located in Purvis, MS with about 390 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, PURVIS LOWER ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact PURVIS LOWER ELEMENTARY at (601) 794-3302 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.