T J Harris Elementary School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 718 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 450th out of 501 elementary schools in MS.
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Meridian Public School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,391
- Graduation Rate: 65.9%
- Dropout Rate: 6.6%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.2
- Enrolled Students: 6,413
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 718
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 48.3
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.9
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 361 (50.3%)
- Females: 357 (49.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 31 (4.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 651 (90.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 682 (95.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 701 | 97.6% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 4 | 0.6% |
| White | 13 | 1.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 54 | 7.5% |
| Kindergarten | 127 | 17.7% |
| 1st Grade | 100 | 13.9% |
| 2nd Grade | 105 | 14.6% |
| 3rd Grade | 116 | 16.2% |
| 4th Grade | 108 | 15.0% |
| 5th Grade | 81 | 11.3% |
| Ungraded | 27 | 3.8% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 44%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:42%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 9 Years
- Average Salary: $39,681
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $36,474 | 47% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $42,469 | 54% |
Source: MS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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