- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marrero, LA
Harry S Truman School
Federal NCES profile for Harry S Truman School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084001884
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harry S Truman School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Louisiana schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Marrero · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.7:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 77.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Harry S Truman School has class sizes larger than 96% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harry S Truman School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Marrero, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084001884 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+273 students YoY
Harry S Truman School grew from 541 students in 2022-23 to 814 in 2023-24 (+50.5%).
Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 61.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+273 students YoY 220084001884 · Marrero, LA Other · MID · TRAD
717 enr · 24.7:1 · 77.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Harry S Truman School grew from 541 students in 2022-23 to 814 in 2023-24 (+50.5%). Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 61.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Harry S Truman School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonnabel Magne
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
2,376 students
- Kenner Discove
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
2,263 students
- John Ehret Hig
John Ehret High School
1,850 students
- Grace King Hig
Grace King High School
1,463 students
- West Jefferson
West Jefferson High School
1,438 students
- This school 717
Harry S Truman School
717 students
What this shows Harry S Truman School reports 717 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harry S Truman School compares
Harry S Truman School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.7:1 | ▲ 47% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.6% | ▲ 24% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 717 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
717
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 96% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 717 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 64.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
White 7.0%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Harry S Truman School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson Parish reports $14,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harry S Truman School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harry S Truman School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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Lincoln School for the Arts
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Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School
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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 (~717 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harry S Truman School
How many students attend Harry S Truman School?
Harry S Truman School has 717 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marrero, LA. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 814 (2023-24), up 273.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harry S Truman School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harry S Truman School is 24.7:1, which is 47% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harry S Truman School?
77.6% of students at Harry S Truman School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harry S Truman School?
The largest demographic group at Harry S Truman School is African American at 64.6% of enrollment, in Marrero, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harry S Truman School?
Harry S Truman School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Harry S Truman School rank among schools in Marrero?
By Resource Investment Index, Harry S Truman School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Marrero, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marrero on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides Harry S Truman School, Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students), Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students), and John Ehret High School (1,850 students). See the Jefferson Parish district page for the complete list.