Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kindezi Old 4th Ward ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kindezi Old 4th Ward ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Kindezi Old 4th Ward's student population of 385 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kindezi Old 4th Ward ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kindezi Old 4th Ward is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1757 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
91%
36%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
59%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kindezi Old 4th Ward's ranking?
Kindezi Old 4th Ward is ranked #1757 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Kindezi Old 4th Ward often compared to?
Kindezi Old 4th Wardis often viewed alongside schools like Ethos Classical Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Kindezi Old 4th Ward?
385 students attend Kindezi Old 4th Ward.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Kindezi Old 4th Ward students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kindezi Old 4th Ward?
Kindezi Old 4th Ward has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kindezi Old 4th Ward offer ?
Kindezi Old 4th Ward offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kindezi Old 4th Ward part of?
Kindezi Old 4th Ward is part of Atlanta School District.
In what neighborhood is Kindezi Old 4th Ward located?
Kindezi Old 4th Ward is located in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. There are 1 other public schools located in Old Fourth Ward.
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