PS 83 DONALD HERTZ
PS 83 DONALD HERTZ is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 1,692 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 107 teachers, PS 83 DONALD HERTZ 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.
P.S. 83 Donald Hertz, located in the Morris Park section of the Bronx, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core literacy and mathematical skills while encouraging social-emotional development. The school is known for being an integral part of the local community, maintaining a focus on inclusivity and providing a structured, nurturing setting for a diverse student population.
Beyond its standard curriculum, P.S. 83 aims to prepare students for future academic success by promoting a culture of high expectations and active engagement. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities and support services designed to meet the unique needs of its learners. By prioritizing collaboration between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood, P.S. 83 strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to transition successfully to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact PS 83 DONALD HERTZ at (718) 863-1993 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BRONX, NY 10462-3414
(718) 863-1993
PS 83 DONALD HERTZ is a public Title I school in BRONX, NY with about 1,692 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11
- Total Students:
- 1,692
- Teachers:
- 107.04
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,692 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 48.3%
- White
- 35.0%
- Asian
- 8.5%
- Black or African American
- 6.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.