The correct answer is $\boxed{\frac{1}{4}}$.
The probability density function (PDF) of a random variable $X$ is a function that gives the probability of $X$ taking on a value in a small interval around a given value. The PDF is often denoted by $f_X(x)$.
In this case, the PDF is given by
$$f_X(x) = \begin{cases} 0.25 & \text{if } 1 \leq x \leq 5 \\ 0 & \text{otherwise} \end{cases}$$
The probability that $X$ is less than or equal to $4$ is given by
$$P(X \leq 4) = \int_1^4 f_X(x) dx = \int_1^4 0.25 dx = \frac{1}{4}$$
Therefore, the correct answer is $\boxed{\frac{1}{4}}$.
The other options are incorrect because they do not represent the probability that $X$ is less than or equal to $4$.