Enrollment
563
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How T.H. Harris Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at T.H. Harris Middle School
T.H. Harris Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Metairie, Louisiana, enrolling 563 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.5:1 is larger than about 94% of Louisiana schools and 40% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.2% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 563 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 435 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #399, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 563 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 311 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 563 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Metairie's middle schools, it stands alongside J.D. Meisler Middle School (679 students): T.H. Harris Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.5:1 vs 20.6:1).
Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students) and Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students) alongside T.H. Harris Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How T.H. Harris Middle School compares
T.H. Harris Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,675
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson Parish, which includes T.H. Harris Middle School.
$16,675
Per student
+2%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 31.1%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~563 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is T.H. Harris Middle School a good school?
T.H. Harris Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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