KINDEZI OLD 4TH WARD

Kindezi Old 4th Ward is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Atlanta Public Schools school district, located in Atlanta, GA with about 468 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 7th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 71 teachers, Kindezi Old 4th Ward has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Kindezi Old Fourth Ward (O4W) is a public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade in the heart of Atlanta. As part of the Kindezi Schools network, the institution is grounded in a pedagogical philosophy that emphasizes small class sizes and a "family-style" culture. By prioritizing low student-to-teacher ratios, the school aims to provide a high level of individualized attention, fostering close-knit relationships between educators and students that support both academic growth and social-emotional development.

The school is noted for its community-centric approach, leveraging its location in the historic Old Fourth Ward neighborhood to engage students with the surrounding urban environment. Kindezi O4W focuses on a "whole-child" model, integrating rigorous academic instruction with character education and arts enrichment. By maintaining a supportive and structured environment, the school strives to close the achievement gap and prepare its diverse student body for success in high school and beyond.

For more information, contact Kindezi Old 4th Ward at (404) 719-4005 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.