Harry S Truman School

717 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Harry S. Truman Middle School, located on Ehret Road in Marrero, Louisiana, is a public middle school serving the Jefferson Parish community. As part of the Jefferson Parish School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic growth with social-emotional development. The school typically serves students in grades 6 through 8, providing a structured curriculum designed to prepare adolescents for the transition into high school.

The school is situated in a central residential area of Marrero and serves as a significant community hub for local families. Like many schools in the Jefferson Parish system, Truman Middle School focuses on providing equitable access to core academic subjects—such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—while often integrating extracurricular activities, athletics, or elective programs to help students explore their personal interests and talents. For specific information regarding current performance metrics, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment procedures, families are encouraged to contact the school’s administration office directly or consult the official Jefferson Parish Schools website.
717
Total Students
58.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harry S Truman School
Demographic Student Count
White50
Hispanic164
Black463
Asian20
Two or More17
American Indian3
  • Black
    463 (64.6%)
  • Hispanic
    164 (22.9%)
  • White
    50 (7.0%)
  • Asian
    20 (2.8%)
  • Two or More
    17 (2.4%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Jefferson Parish
Phone: (504)341-0961
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 717
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 58.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 564
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 30
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 37
Kindergarten 78
Grade 1 77
Grade 2 60
Grade 3 89
Grade 4 75
Grade 5 77
Grade 6 81
Grade 7 81
Grade 8 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Harry S Truman School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten37
Kindergarten78
Grade 177
Grade 260
Grade 389
Grade 475
Grade 577
Grade 681
Grade 781
Grade 862
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Harry S Truman School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female33847.1%
Male37952.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)