T J Harris Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

3951 12th Street
Meridian, MS 39307

(601) 482-1683

District: Meridian Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
344^th of 376 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,020

Students who attend T J Harris Elementary usually attend:

High:

Meridian High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 434

Racial breakdown:

African American:

95.2%

Two or more races:

2.3%

White:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details T J Harris Elementary ranks worse than 91.5% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Meridian Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.26. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (95.2%), two or more races (2.3%), White (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Meridian Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at T J Harris Elementary is 12.3, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Meridian Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare T J Harris Elementary employs 35.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at T J Harris Elementary is $10,020, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Meridian Public Schools District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

T J Harris Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Meridian Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Meridian Public Schools 116^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for T J Harris Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	34.42	277^th	394	29.7%
2009	19.26	338^th	392	13.8%
2010	14.73	376^th	403	6.7%
2011	25.17	349^th	418	16.5%
2012	30.62	315^th	414	23.9%
2013	18.88	362^nd	408	11.3%
2014	24.86	329^th	394	16.5%
2015	26.97	305^th	402	24.1%
2016	19.63	339^th	394	14.0%
2017	14.31	371^st	406	8.6%
2018	7.71	397^th	404	1.7%
2019	9.28	383^rd	397	3.5%
2021	13.77	335^th	381	12.1%
2022	13.05	346^th	382	9.4%
2023	13.26	346^th	377	8.2%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for T J Harris Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	8	265	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	273
1996	8	265	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	273
1997	9	257	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	266
1998	7	243	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	250
1999	4	231	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	235
2000	1	250	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	252
2001	1	250	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	251
2002	5	230	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	236
2003	5	230	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	236
2004	3	197	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	200
2005	4	639	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	643
2006	4	652	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	656
2007	8	602	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	615
2008	10	592	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	608
2009	3	646	0	1	0	0	0	650
2010	13	701	0	4	0	0	0	718
2011	9	686	0	4	0	0	0	699
2012	8	753	0	5	0	0	0	766
2013	14	714	0	7	2	0	2	739
2014	18	686	0	7	0	0	0	711
2015	14	681	2	5	0	0	0	702
2016	14	656	1	3	0	0	0	674
2017	11	616	2	5	0	1	1	636
2018	11	589	0	7	1	0	1	609
2019	16	551	0	3	0	0	0	570
2020	11	492	0	2	0	0	12	517
2021	9	469	0	3	1	0	1	483
2022	11	458	0	4	1	0	9	483
2023	7	413	1	2	1	0	10	434

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at T J Harris Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	273	15.6	17.5	59.3
1996	273	15.6	17.5	59.3
1997	266	17.3	15.4	58.3
1998	250	16.1	15.5	63.2
1999	235	13.0	18.1	68.1
2000	252	13.0	19.4	69.4
2001	251	15.0	16.7	74.9
2002	236	16.1	14.7	78.4
2003	236	16.1	14.7	78.4
2004	200	13.3	15.0	95.5
2005	643	43.3	14.8	94.7
2006	656	39.0	16.8	98.3
2007	615	42.3	14.5	96.3
2008	608	41.1	14.8	93.6
2009	650	42.6	15.3	95.7
2010	718	48.3	14.8	95
2011	699	42.2	16.5	96.9
2012	766	42.8	17.8	97
2013	739	42.4	17.4	97.4
2014	711	37.7	18.8	97
2015	702	44.0	15.9	100
2016	674	40.0	16.8	100
2017	636	37.4	16.9	100
2018	609	40.6	14.9	100
2019	570	36.7	15.4	100
2020	517	31.7	16.2	100
2021	483	26.6	18.1	100
2022	483	27.0	17.8	100
2023	434	35.2	12.3	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio T J Harris Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	273	15.6	17.5	59.3
1996	273	15.6	17.5	59.3
1997	266	17.3	15.4	58.3
1998	250	16.1	15.5	63.2
1999	235	13.0	18.1	68.1
2000	252	13.0	19.4	69.4
2001	251	15.0	16.7	74.9
2002	236	16.1	14.7	78.4
2003	236	16.1	14.7	78.4
2004	200	13.3	15.0	95.5
2005	643	43.3	14.8	94.7
2006	656	39.0	16.8	98.3
2007	615	42.3	14.5	96.3
2008	608	41.1	14.8	93.6
2009	650	42.6	15.3	95.7
2010	718	48.3	14.8	95
2011	699	42.2	16.5	96.9
2012	766	42.8	17.8	97
2013	739	42.4	17.4	97.4
2014	711	37.7	18.8	97
2015	702	44.0	15.9	100
2016	674	40.0	16.8	100
2017	636	37.4	16.9	100
2018	609	40.6	14.9	100
2019	570	36.7	15.4	100
2020	517	31.7	16.2	100
2021	483	26.6	18.1	100
2022	483	27.0	17.8	100
2023	434	35.2	12.3	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for T J Harris Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,481 (14.8%)	$8,539 (85.2%)	$10,020

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on T J Harris Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 383^rd of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 346^th of 377 Elementary schools	4.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (T J Harris Elementary)	19	12.5	6.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meridian Public Schools)	25.7	29.8	4.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (T J Harris Elementary)	16.2	11.1	5.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Meridian Public Schools)	30.2	22.6	7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (T J Harris Elementary)	18.8	42.9	24.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian Public Schools)	27.7	44.1	16.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (T J Harris Elementary)	18.8	30.6	11.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Meridian Public Schools)	31.5	31.7	0.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (T J Harris Elementary)	15.1	22.7	7.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian Public Schools)	27.8	35.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (T J Harris Elementary)	9.1	22.7	13.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Meridian Public Schools)	16.9	23.3	6.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (T J Harris Elementary)	32.9	43.4	10.5%
5th Grade Science (Meridian Public Schools)	39.2	47.2	8%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	570	434	23.9%
African American	551	413	25%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	3	2	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	16	7	56.3%
Two or More Races	0	10
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near T J Harris Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAAP English Language Arts (2023)				MAAP Mathematics (2023)				MAAP Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
T J Harris Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3951 12th Street	Meridian	39307	Lauderdale County	Meridian Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 482-1683	434	35	12.3	100.0%	7 (1.6%)	413 (95.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	13.3	344^th of 376 public elementary schools	8.5%		13	346^th of 382 public elementary schools	9.4%	2	12.5	42.9	22.7		11.1	30.6	22.7		43.4	$10,020	$1,481	$8,539
Oakland Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 59th Ave	Meridian	39307	Lauderdale County	Meridian Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 482-3541	328	26	12.6	100.0%	9 (2.7%)	297 (90.5%)	14 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	20.3	317^th of 376 public elementary schools	15.7%		14.2	341^st of 382 public elementary schools	10.7%	24	22.2	37.8	49.0		12.4	21.6	25.5		55.5	$9,055	$1,119	$7,936
West Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4100 32nd Street	Meridian	39307	Lauderdale County	Meridian Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 484-4474	478	28	17.3	100.0%	8 (1.7%)	447 (93.5%)	10 (2.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.3%)	23.3	305^th of 376 public elementary schools	18.9%		15.2	335^th of 382 public elementary schools	12.3%	30	34.8	45.3	37.1		36.3	29.7	25.0		42.0	$8,813	$1,418	$7,395
Parkview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1225 26th Street	Meridian	39305	Lauderdale County	Meridian Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 484-3616	408	32	12.6	100.0%	7 (1.7%)	385 (94.4%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	15.2	333^rd of 376 public elementary schools	11.4%		7.9	368^th of 382 public elementary schools	3.7%	35	26.9	50.0	21.6		14.9	33.4	17.3		43.1	$9,692	$1,393	$8,299
Crestwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	730 Crestwood Dr.	Meridian	39301	Lauderdale County	Meridian Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 482-0395	259	18	14.0	100.0%	6 (2.3%)	225 (86.9%)	16 (6.2%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)	27.7	286^th of 376 public elementary schools	23.9%		19.4	315^th of 382 public elementary schools	17.5%	29	38.2	34.6	35.7		23.6	30.8	50.0		58.6	$9,824	$1,182	$8,642
Poplar Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4101 27th Avenue	Meridian	39305	Lauderdale County	Meridian Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 484-4455	412	29	14.3	100.0%	41 (10.0%)	337 (81.8%)	11 (2.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.9%)	30.7	274^th of 376 public elementary schools	27.1%		29.9	264^th of 382 public elementary schools	30.9%	10	43.9	48.4	46.8		33.3	40.0	13.0		48.3	$9,245	$973	$8,272
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	6750 Newell Road	Meridian	39305	Lauderdale County	Lauderdale County School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 485-4882	699	63	11.0	99.6%	231 (33.0%)	400 (57.2%)	22 (3.1%)	12 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	30 (4.3%)	41.8	221^st of 376 public elementary schools	41.2%		55.6	166^th of 382 public elementary schools	56.5%	55	42.4	50.8			38.1	51.7				$9,703	$1,370	$8,333
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	2362 A Long Creek Road	Meridian	39301	Lauderdale County	Lauderdale County School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 486-2500	503	37	13.7	99.4%	334 (66.4%)	143 (28.4%)	12 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.4%)	55.9	159^th of 376 public elementary schools	57.7%		67.1	121^st of 382 public elementary schools	68.3%	38	48.7	58.8			44.9	57.6				$8,439	$991	$7,448
Clarkdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	7000 Highway 145	Meridian	39031	Lauderdale County	Lauderdale County School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 693-4463	520	42	12.4	99.4%	444 (85.4%)	56 (10.8%)	6 (1.2%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)	83	50^th of 376 public elementary schools	86.7%		82	56^th of 382 public elementary schools	85.3%	6	86.5	59.2	54.7	54.2	83.5	84.5	61.2	56.0	81.4	$8,165	$559	$7,606
West Lauderdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	10350 Highway 495	Meridian	39305	Lauderdale County	Lauderdale County School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 737-2279	687	48	14.2	99.6%	554 (80.6%)	95 (13.8%)	11 (1.6%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.3%)	70.7	102^nd of 376 public elementary schools	72.9%		77.3	75^th of 382 public elementary schools	80.4%	27	65.3	58.7			58.2	61.1				$7,831	$767	$7,064

Frequently Asked Questions about T J Harris Elementary

How many students attend T J Harris Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 434 students attended T J Harris Elementary.

Is T J Harris Elementary a good school?

T J Harris Elementary ranks in the bottom 8.5% of Mississippi elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of T J Harris Elementary attend?

Students who attend T J Harris Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Meridian High School

What is the racial makeup of T J Harris Elementary?

Students at T J Harris Elementary are 95% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% White.

What district is T J Harris Elementary in?

Meridian Public Schools

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