Enrollment
1,451
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bronx, NY
Ps 83 Donald Hertz
Federal NCES profile for Ps 83 Donald Hertz, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360008802323
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 83 Donald Hertz earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #44 of 86
- elementary schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 77.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 83 Donald Hertz has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 83 Donald Hertz ranks #44 of 86 elementary schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008802323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
109.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 83 Donald Hertz compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 83 Donald Hertz
Ps 83 Donald Hertz is a high-poverty, large elementary school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 1,451 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,451 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 182 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #83.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (39%) (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #11 also operates Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students) and Ps 89 (1,169 students) alongside Ps 83 Donald Hertz.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ps 83 Donald Hertz compares
Ps 83 Donald Hertz on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.1% | ▲ 37% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,451 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,451
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.1%
White 38.9%
Asian 11.2%
African American 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Ps 83 Donald Hertz is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 83 Donald Hertz Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S Truman High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 89 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 194 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 96 Richard Rodgers | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 106 Parkchester | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 83 Donald Hertz's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,451 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 83 Donald Hertz
How many students attend Ps 83 Donald Hertz?
Ps 83 Donald Hertz has 1,451 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 83 Donald Hertz?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 83 Donald Hertz is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 83 Donald Hertz?
77.1% of students at Ps 83 Donald Hertz are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 83 Donald Hertz?
The largest demographic group at Ps 83 Donald Hertz is Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 83 Donald Hertz?
Ps 83 Donald Hertz has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ps 83 Donald Hertz rank among elementary schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 83 Donald Hertz ranks #44 of 86 elementary schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bronx on the city page.
Is Ps 83 Donald Hertz a good school?
Ps 83 Donald Hertz earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #11?
Besides Ps 83 Donald Hertz, New York City Geographic District #11 also operates Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students), Ps 89 (1,169 students), and Ps/Ms 194 (1,169 students). See the New York City Geographic District #11 district page for the complete list.
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