- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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
📋 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Ps 83 Donald Hertz held near 1,515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 109.0 → 108.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-47 students YoY 360008802323 · Bronx, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,451 enr · 13.3:1 · 77.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students)
Ps 83 Donald Hertz held near 1,515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 109.0 → 108.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 83 Donald Hertz in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harry S Truman
Harry S Truman High School
1,650 students
- This school
Ps 83 Donald Hertz
1,451 students
- Ps 89
Ps 89
1,169 students
- Ps/Ms 194
Ps/Ms 194
1,169 students
- Ps 96 Richard
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers
880 students
- Ps 106 Parkche
Ps 106 Parkchester
822 students
What this shows Ps 83 Donald Hertz reports 1,451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 83 Donald Hertz compares
Ps 83 Donald Hertz held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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.
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
- 1,169
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,451 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,562 (2022-23) → 1,515 (2023-24), nearly flat (-47).
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 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.