Kindezi Old 4th Ward

Summary:

Kindezi Old 4th Ward is an elementary public charter school in Atlanta, Georgia, serving 434 students in grades K-8. The school is part of the Atlanta Public Schools district, which is ranked 149 out of 203 districts in the state.

Kindezi Old 4th Ward consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in ELA ranged from 7.7% (5th grade) to 31% (3rd grade), while the district and state averages were significantly higher. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.3 to 8.3 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby Wesley International Academy Charter, Springdale Park Elementary, and Mary Lin Elementary schools, which have ratios between 11.6 and 15.5. Additionally, Kindezi Old 4th Ward has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating that all of its students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

The data suggests that Kindezi Old 4th Ward's performance has declined over the past few years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 553 out of 1,214 Georgia elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 989 out of 1,248 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating decreasing from 3 stars to 1 star during this period. While the school's spending per student was $20,043 in the 2018-2019 school year, which is higher than the nearby schools, the data indicates that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the school's underperformance compared to its peers. Identifying and addressing the root causes of the school's challenges could be crucial in helping it better serve its students and community.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

386 Pine St NE
Atlanta, GA 30308

(404) 719-4005

District: Atlanta Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
989^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,043

Student/teacher ratio: 9.3

Number of students: 385

Racial breakdown:

African American:

90.6%

Two or more races:

3.4%

White:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kindezi Old 4th Ward ranks worse than 79.2% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 28^th among 53 ranked elementary schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.33. (See more...)

Compare Details Kindezi Old 4th Ward ranks worse than 91.8% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.5. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (90.6%), two or more races (3.4%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kindezi Old 4th Ward is 9.3, which is the 11^th best among 53 elementary schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Kindezi Old 4th Ward employs 41.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kindezi Old 4th Ward is $20,043, which is the 7^th highest among 53 elementary schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Kindezi Old 4th Ward was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Kindezi Old 4th Ward 540^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Kindezi Old 4th Ward in the ranking list.)

Atlanta Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Atlanta Public Schools 149^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kindezi Old 4th Ward

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2019	34.62	793^rd	1234	35.7%
2021	50.33	553^rd	1214	54.4%
2022	37.19	743^rd	1244	40.3%
2023	17.61	1055^th	1242	15.1%
2024	21.33	989^th	1248	20.8%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Kindezi Old 4th Ward

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2019	36.89	354^th	559	36.7%
2021	13.09	481^st	542	11.3%
2022	13.74	502^nd	567	11.5%
2023	14.67	512^th	577	11.3%
2024	12.50	540^th	588	8.2%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kindezi Old 4th Ward

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	48	384	1	15	0	1	19	468
2019	47	413	2	13	0	1	21	497
2020	43	439	1	9	1	1	22	516
2021	36	438	0	12	1	1	21	509
2022	30	375	0	9	1	1	18	434
2023	21	387	1	7	2	1	15	434
2024	11	349	0	11	1	0	13	385

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kindezi Old 4th Ward

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	468	71.0	6.5	100
2019	497	77.3	6.4	100
2020	516	75.0	6.8	78.7
2021	509	69.0	7.3	100
2022	434	56.4	7.6	n/a
2023	434	51.8	8.3	100
2024	385	41.1	9.3	77.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kindezi Old 4th Ward

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	468	71.0	6.5	100
2019	497	77.3	6.4	100
2020	516	75.0	6.8	78.7
2021	509	69.0	7.3	100
2022	434	56.4	7.6	n/a
2023	434	51.8	8.3	100
2024	385	41.1	9.3	77.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kindezi Old 4th Ward

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,571 (7.7%)	$18,720 (92.3%)	$20,291
2019	$1,300 (6.5%)	$18,743 (93.5%)	$20,043

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kindezi Old 4th Ward

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 793^rd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 1055^th of 1242 Elementary schools	20.7%
Ranks 354^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 512^th of 577 Middle schools	25.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kindezi Old 4th Ward)	39	18.9	20.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)	36.9	34.5	2.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kindezi Old 4th Ward)	47.5	22.6	24.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)	45.1	36.7	8.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kindezi Old 4th Ward)	31.6	12.5	19.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)	35.7	33.7	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kindezi Old 4th Ward)	40.4	12.5	27.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)	42.3	35.9	6.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kindezi Old 4th Ward)	24.5	22	2.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)	38.7	35.9	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kindezi Old 4th Ward)	41.5	12	29.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)	33.7	29.5	4.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Kindezi Old 4th Ward)	26.4	18	8.4%
5th Grade Science (Atlanta Public Schools)	37.7	29.7	8%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kindezi Old 4th Ward)	33.3	29.7	3.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)	38.6	31.6	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kindezi Old 4th Ward)	22.9	16.2	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)	27.5	20.3	7.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kindezi Old 4th Ward)	43.8	13	30.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)	31.7	32.1	0.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kindezi Old 4th Ward)	47.9	13	34.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)	31.2	23.1	8.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kindezi Old 4th Ward)	34.8	13.9	20.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)	39.9	31.6	8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kindezi Old 4th Ward)	28.3	2.8	25.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)	24.3	24.9	0.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Kindezi Old 4th Ward)	17.8	2.8	15%
8th Grade Science (Atlanta Public Schools)	28.6	21.6	7%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Kindezi Old 4th Ward)	8.9	2.8	6.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Atlanta Public Schools)	33.9	24	9.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	497	434	12.7%
African American	413	387	6.3%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	13	7	46.2%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	47	21	55.3%
Two or More Races	21	15	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Kindezi Old 4th Ward

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)						Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kindezi Old 4th Ward	Public, Charter	K-8	386 Pine St NE	Atlanta	30308	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 719-4005	385	41	9.3	77.1%	11 (2.9%)	349 (90.6%)	11 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.4%)	21.3	989^th of 1248 public elementary schools	20.8%		17.6	1055^th of 1242 public elementary schools	15.1%	66		31.0	27.5	7.7	14.7	18.9	16.3	45.2	29.4	2.6	5.7	18.9	9.3	2.6	11.6	2.3	$20,043	$1,300	$18,743
The John Hope-Charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools	Public	PK, KG-5	112 Boulevard NE	Atlanta	30312	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-7450	409	37	11.2	100.0%	53 (13.0%)	324 (79.2%)	17 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.2%)	24.1	941^st of 1248 public elementary schools	24.6%		19.5	1015^th of 1242 public elementary schools	18.3%	74		27.5	19.0	37.7				23.5	25.9	19.7				27.9			$15,955	$1,061	$14,895
Centennial Place Academy (Charter)	Public, Charter	K-8	531 Luckie St NW	Atlanta	30313	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-8550	715	64	11.1	74.3%	11 (1.5%)	640 (89.5%)	20 (2.8%)	10 (1.4%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	26 (3.6%)	23.7	951^st of 1248 public elementary schools	23.8%		21.8	977^th of 1242 public elementary schools	21.3%	26	68.8	23.3	14.1	38.6	31.3	28.0	36.3	21.6	20.5	28.9	16.3	25.3	25.3	22.9	6.5	16.3	$14,767	$487	$14,280
Virginia-Highland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	774 Virginia Avenue NE	Atlanta	30306	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(404) 802-3500	561	44	12.7	15.7%	305 (54.4%)	97 (17.3%)	63 (11.2%)	35 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (10.9%)								(n/a)		78.3	82.8	85.0				79.5	79.3	78.3				73.3
Wesley International Academy Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	211 Memorial Dr SE	Atlanta	30312	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(678) 904-9137	766	60	12.7	71.7%	41 (5.4%)	649 (84.7%)	26 (3.4%)	5 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.5%)	35.6	764^th of 1248 public elementary schools	38.8%		29.9	838^th of 1242 public elementary schools	32.5%	74	72.2	31.9	37.0	40.2	40.7	34.7	37.5	27.5	27.2	25.0	31.4	25.3	30.6	17.4	15.3	25.0	$13,904	$69	$13,835
Springdale Park Elementary School	Public	K-5	803 Briarcliff Rd NE	Atlanta	30306	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-6050	427	36	11.8	21.3%	234 (54.8%)	75 (17.6%)	54 (12.6%)	19 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	42 (9.8%)	97.4	34^th of 1248 public elementary schools	97.3%		97.1	40^th of 1242 public elementary schools	96.8%	6		71.6	76.9	85.9				74.6	83.1	81.3				85.9			$12,773	$581	$12,192
Mary Lin Elementary School	Public	K-5	586 Candler Park Dr NE	Atlanta	30307	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-8850	509	36	14.3	4.7%	379 (74.5%)	43 (8.4%)	29 (5.7%)	19 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.5%)	99.2	6^th of 1248 public elementary schools	99.5%		99.1	9^th of 1242 public elementary schools	99.3%	3		79.3	85.1	94.4				88.0	90.4	93.3				92.2			$13,793	$493	$13,300
Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	225 James P. Brawley Drive NW	Atlanta	30314	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-8200	633	63	10.0	100.0%	2 (0.3%)	584 (92.3%)	24 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (0.9%)	4 (0.6%)	12 (1.9%)	5.7	1242^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	0.5%		5.6	1235^th of 1242 public elementary schools	0.6%	7		5.7	7.1	17.5	11.3	14.3	35.5	7.1	11.1	4.8	1.4	8.1	27.4	4.8	16.4	24.2	$17,959	$1,259	$16,700
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	688 Grant St SE	Atlanta	30315	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(404) 624-6226	394	34	11.7	14.0%	258 (65.5%)	74 (18.8%)	18 (4.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	40 (10.2%)	89.8	138^th of 1248 public elementary schools	88.9%		83.5	193^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	84.5%	55		77.3	59.4	77.8				66.7	60.9	61.9				66.7			$17,410	$403	$17,410
Morningside Elementary School	Public	K-5	1053 E Rock Springs Rd NE	Atlanta	30306	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-8950	750	50	14.8	9.9%	485 (64.7%)	68 (9.1%)	62 (8.3%)	51 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	84 (11.2%)	96.4	47^th of 1248 public elementary schools	96.2%		96.8	43^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	96.5%	4		79.3	69.1	82.7				82.0	77.0	70.1				79.5			$12,880	$402	$12,478

Frequently Asked Questions about Kindezi Old 4th Ward

What district is Kindezi Old 4th Ward in?

Atlanta Public Schools

How many students attend Kindezi Old 4th Ward?

In the 2023-24 school year, 385 students attended Kindezi Old 4th Ward.

Is Kindezi Old 4th Ward a good school?

Kindezi Old 4th Ward ranks in the bottom 20.8% of Georgia elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Kindezi Old 4th Ward?

Students at Kindezi Old 4th Ward are 91% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% White, 3% Hispanic.

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