- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Atlanta, GA
Kindezi Old 4th Ward
Federal NCES profile for Kindezi Old 4th Ward, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130012004277Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kindezi Old 4th Ward earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #11 of 30
- elementary schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.3:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kindezi Old 4th Ward has class sizes smaller than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kindezi Old 4th Ward ranks #11 of 30 elementary schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Atlanta Public Schools · Georgia
NCES ID 130012004277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Kindezi Old 4th Ward shrank from 434 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.8 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 130012004277 · Atlanta, GA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
321 enr · 6.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: North Atlanta High School (2,368 students)
Kindezi Old 4th Ward shrank from 434 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE lost 51.8 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Kindezi Old 4th Ward in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Atlanta
North Atlanta High School
2,368 students
- Midtown High S
Midtown High School
1,696 students
- Willis a. Sutt
Willis a. Sutton Middle School
1,619 students
- Maynard Jackso
Maynard Jackson High School
1,549 students
- Benjamin E. Ma
Benjamin E. Mays High School
1,338 students
- This school 321
Kindezi Old 4th Ward
321 students
What this shows Kindezi Old 4th Ward reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kindezi Old 4th Ward compares
Kindezi Old 4th Ward is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.3:1 | ▼ 56% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.3:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.3:1
students per teacher
- 56% below state mean
Top 1% in Georgia - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.4%
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.
Funding equity
$23,046
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 92.8%
Two or More 2.5%
White 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Kindezi Old 4th Ward is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atlanta Public Schools reports $23,046 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kindezi Old 4th Ward Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Atlanta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midtown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willis a. Sutton Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maynard Jackson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin E. Mays High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kindezi Old 4th Ward's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,619
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Atlanta
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Globe Academy Charter School I
Standard public school
1,093 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Woodson Park Academy School
Standard public school
842 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Wesley International Academy Charter
Standard public school
776 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Centennial Place Academy (Charter)
Standard public school
757 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Morningside Elementary School
Standard public school
722 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Ethos Classical Charter School
Standard public school
676 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kindezi Old 4th Ward
How many students attend Kindezi Old 4th Ward?
Kindezi Old 4th Ward has 321 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Atlanta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kindezi Old 4th Ward?
The student-teacher ratio at Kindezi Old 4th Ward is 6.3:1, which is 56% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 60% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kindezi Old 4th Ward?
100.0% of students at Kindezi Old 4th Ward are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kindezi Old 4th Ward?
The largest demographic group at Kindezi Old 4th Ward is African American at 92.8% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kindezi Old 4th Ward?
Kindezi Old 4th Ward has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kindezi Old 4th Ward rank among elementary schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Kindezi Old 4th Ward ranks #11 of 30 elementary schools in Atlanta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Atlanta on the city page.
What other schools are in Atlanta Public Schools?
Besides Kindezi Old 4th Ward, Atlanta Public Schools also operates North Atlanta High School (2,368 students), Midtown High School (1,696 students), and Willis a. Sutton Middle School (1,619 students). See the Atlanta Public Schools district page for the complete list.