PS 83 DONALD HERTZ

(718)863-1993

www.ps83.org

1,451 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.

1,451

Total Students

108.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 83 DONALD HERTZ
Demographic	Student Count
White	565
Hispanic	625
Black	66
Asian	163
Two or More	12
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
625 (43.1%)
White
565 (38.9%)
Asian
163 (11.2%)
Black
66 (4.5%)
American Indian
17 (1.2%)
Two or More
12 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

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:	1,451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	108.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
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 102

Grade 1 138

Grade 2 138

Grade 3 165

Grade 4 151

Grade 5 133

Grade 6 198

Grade 7 216

Grade 8 210