FRANCES NUNGESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Frances Nungester Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Decatur City school district, located in Decatur, AL with about 396 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 24 teachers, Frances Nungester Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Frances Nungester Elementary School is a public school located in Decatur, Alabama, serving students in the Decatur City Schools district. The school is named in honor of Frances Nungester, a dedicated educator who served the Decatur community for many years. It is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing students with foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, preparing them for success in their middle school years.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the well-being of its students. By integrating modern educational practices with a traditional focus on student growth, Frances Nungester Elementary aims to cultivate a sense of school spirit and pride. The school maintains active communication with parents and guardians, encouraging them to participate in school events and support their children’s educational journey. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, diverse extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on social-emotional learning, the school strives to create a nurturing space where every child can thrive.

For more information, contact Frances Nungester Elementary School at (256) 552-3079 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

726 Tammy St SW
Decatur, AL 35603-1328
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FRANCES NUNGESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Decatur, AL with about 396 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Decatur City
Total Students:
396
Teachers:
24
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 396 students

Black or African American
36.1%
Hispanic/Latino
34.8%
White
21.0%
Two or more races
7.1%
Asian
1.0%

Female
45.7%
Male
54.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.