PS 83 DONALD HERTZ

(718)863-1993

www.ps83.org

1,562 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

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.

1,562

Total Students

109.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 83 DONALD HERTZ
Demographic	Student Count
White	604
Hispanic	685
Black	68
Asian	164
Two or More	19
American Indian	18
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
685 (43.9 %)
White
604 (38.7 %)
Asian
164 (10.5 %)
Black
68 (4.4 %)
Two or More
19 (1.2 %)
American Indian
18 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3 %)

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:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11
Phone:	(718)863-1993
Website:	http://www.ps83.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,562
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	109.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 130

Grade 1 151

Grade 2 141

Grade 3 148

Grade 4 152

Grade 5 157

Grade 6 222

Grade 7 233

Grade 8 227

Ungraded 1