- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Metairie, LA
T.H. Harris Middle School
Federal NCES profile for T.H. Harris Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220084000614
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T.H. Harris Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Metairie · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
T.H. Harris Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, T.H. Harris Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Metairie, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000614 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
T.H. Harris Middle School shrank from 707 students in 2022-23 to 664 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 220084000614 · Metairie, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 23.5:1 · 61.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
T.H. Harris Middle School shrank from 707 students in 2022-23 to 664 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
T.H. Harris Middle 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 563
T.H. Harris Middle School
563 students
What this shows T.H. Harris Middle School reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How T.H. Harris Middle School compares
T.H. Harris Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 40% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▼ 2% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 94% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 563 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 189 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.5%
African American 27.5%
White 14.0%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, T.H. Harris Middle 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 T.H. Harris Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to T.H. Harris Middle 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
Similar middle schools in Metairie
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about T.H. Harris Middle School
How many students attend T.H. Harris Middle School?
T.H. Harris Middle School has 563 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Metairie, LA. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 664 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at T.H. Harris Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at T.H. Harris Middle School is 23.5:1, which is 40% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at T.H. Harris Middle School?
61.2% of students at T.H. Harris Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of T.H. Harris Middle School?
The largest demographic group at T.H. Harris Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment, in Metairie, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T.H. Harris Middle School?
T.H. Harris Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 T.H. Harris Middle School rank among middle schools in Metairie?
By Resource Investment Index, T.H. Harris Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Metairie, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Metairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides T.H. Harris Middle 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.