T J HARRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

T J HARRIS ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Meridian Public Schools school district, located in Meridian, MS with about 609 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, T J HARRIS ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

T.J. Harris Elementary, located at 3951 12th Street in Meridian, Mississippi, is a public school serving the local community within the Meridian Public School District. As a primary educational institution, it focuses on providing foundational instruction in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, while fostering a supportive environment intended to promote the academic and social development of its students.

The school is named in honor of Thomas J. Harris, a significant figure in Meridian's educational history, and it continues to operate as an integral part of the city’s public education system. Like many schools in the district, T.J. Harris Elementary works to meet state academic standards while providing various extracurricular and support services aimed at preparing young learners for successful transitions into middle school.

For more information, contact T J HARRIS ELEMENTARY at (601) 482-1683 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.