Harry S Truman School

541 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.
541
Total Students
29.7
Full-Time Teachers
18.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
109.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harry S Truman School
Demographic Student Count
White43
Hispanic108
Black357
Asian17
Two or More14
American Indian2
  • Black
    357 (66.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    108 (20.0 %)
  • White
    43 (7.9 %)
  • Asian
    17 (3.1 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (2.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (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: 541
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 564
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 30
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 32
Kindergarten 41
Grade 1 71
Grade 2 57
Grade 3 62
Grade 4 65
Grade 5 58
Grade 6 46
Grade 7 42
Grade 8 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Harry S Truman School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten32
Kindergarten41
Grade 171
Grade 257
Grade 362
Grade 465
Grade 558
Grade 646
Grade 742
Grade 867
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Harry S Truman School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25046.2%
Male29153.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)