Frances Nungester Elementary School

School Overview
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.
390
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frances Nungester Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White80
Hispanic108
Black171
Asian3
Two or More25
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    171 (43.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    108 (27.7 %)
  • White
    80 (20.5 %)
  • Two or More
    25 (6.4 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Decatur City
Phone: (256)552-3079
Website: http://www.ptc.dcs.edu/schools/elem/fn/fn.html
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 323
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 37
Kindergarten 77
Grade 1 64
Grade 2 58
Grade 3 56
Grade 4 47
Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Frances Nungester Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten37
Kindergarten77
Grade 164
Grade 258
Grade 356
Grade 447
Grade 551
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Frances Nungester Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19048.7%
Male20051.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)