Purvis Upper Elementary
School Overview
Purvis Upper Elementary is a public school located in Purvis, Mississippi. It is a school in Lamar County School District district.
According to the Mississippi state assessment result, 49% of students are proficient in Math learning and 52% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 399 students through grade 3 to 5. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 29 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 399 students are attending Purvis Upper Elementary. By gender, there are 208 and 191 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Purvis Upper Elementary offers the gifted and talented program. Total 97 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Black | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| White | 90 | 43 | 47 |
| Total | 97 | 47 | 50 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 29 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Purvis Upper Elementary and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. All teachers are certified. 82.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 29 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 29 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 6.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 10.3% |
| School counselors | - | - |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 2 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 21,792 Households |
| Population | 60,775 |
| Male | 29,216 |
| Female | 31,922 |
| Child Population | 18,796 |
| Total Housing Units | 24,369 Units |
| Average House Value | $177,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $939 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.60% |
| Average Household Income | $60,830 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 87.04% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Lamar County School District
In Lamar County School District, 19 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in PURVIS, Mississippi
1 private schools are serving students in PURVIS, Mississippi. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.