- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Atlanta, GA
The Kindezi School
Federal NCES profile for The Kindezi School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130012004012Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Kindezi School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #8 of 30
- elementary schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
The Kindezi School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Kindezi School ranks #8 of 30 elementary schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Atlanta Public Schools · Georgia
NCES ID 130012004012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
The Kindezi School shrank from 427 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE added 47.7 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 130012004012 · Atlanta, GA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
360 enr · 7.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: North Atlanta High School (2,368 students)
The Kindezi School shrank from 427 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE added 47.7 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
The Kindezi School 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 360
The Kindezi School
360 students
What this shows The Kindezi School reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Kindezi School compares
The Kindezi School 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 | 7.7:1 | ▼ 47% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
360
Bigger than 41% 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
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 2% in Georgia - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.2%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
White 2.2%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, The Kindezi School 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 The Kindezi School 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 The Kindezi School'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 (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Kindezi School
How many students attend The Kindezi School?
The Kindezi School has 360 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Atlanta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Kindezi School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Kindezi School is 7.7:1, which is 47% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 51% 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 The Kindezi School?
100.0% of students at The Kindezi School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Kindezi School?
The largest demographic group at The Kindezi School is African American at 93.3% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Kindezi School?
The Kindezi School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 The Kindezi School rank among elementary schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, The Kindezi School ranks #8 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 The Kindezi School, 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.