At a glance
Reported students
563
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana middle enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
563
T.H. Harris Middle School: 563 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
13.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 688
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.6:1
What the reported data says about T.H. Harris Middle School
T.H. Harris Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Metairie. It is one of 75 current school records connected to Jefferson Parish. NCES reports 563 students for 2024–25.
Among 209 middle schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 405 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, close to the Louisiana median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (56.5%) and Black (27.5%). English learners represent 20.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking T.H. Harris Middle School
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.36 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 20.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14%
- Hispanic56.5%
- Black27.5%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Jefferson Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
L.H. Marrero Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
619 reported students
John Q. Adams Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
658 reported students
J.D. Meisler Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
679 reported students
Livaudais Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
743 reported students
Stella Worley Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
235 reported students
Frederick Douglass Community School
Middle · Grades 03–08
40 reported students
Public schools near T.H. Harris Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Meisler Middle School Middle · Jefferson Parish | 06–08 | 679 | 2.2 mi |
| John Q. Adams Middle School Middle · Jefferson Parish | 06–08 | 658 | 3 mi |
| Stella Worley Middle School Middle · Jefferson Parish | 06–08 | 235 | 6.8 mi |
| Albert Cammon Middle School Middle · St. Charles Parish | 06–08 | 282 | 7 mi |
| L.H. Marrero Middle School Middle · Jefferson Parish | 06–08 | 619 | 8.7 mi |
| Frederick Douglass Community School Middle · Jefferson Parish | 03–08 | 40 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about T.H. Harris Middle School
What grades does T.H. Harris Middle School serve?
T.H. Harris Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Jefferson Parish.
How many students attend T.H. Harris Middle School?
T.H. Harris Middle School reported 563 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 209 Louisiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 688 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at T.H. Harris Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 563 students and 40.36 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is T.H. Harris Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
T.H. Harris Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jefferson Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of T.H. Harris Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is T.H. Harris Middle School in?
T.H. Harris Middle School is part of Jefferson Parish, based in Harvey, LA, which operates 75 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near T.H. Harris Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include J.D. Meisler Middle School (2.2 mi), John Q. Adams Middle School (3 mi), Stella Worley Middle School (6.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.