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Frances Nungester Elementary School

726 Tammy St Sw
Decatur, AL 35603
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Frances Nungester Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Top 20% in AL
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Frances Nungester Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Frances Nungester Elementary School's student population of 390 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
390 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Frances Nungester Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frances Nungester Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#252 out of 1285 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Frances Nungester Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Frances Nungester Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Frances Nungester Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Frances Nungester Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Frances Nungester Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Frances Nungester Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
28%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Frances Nungester Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
44%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Frances Nungester Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
21%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Frances Nungester Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Frances Nungester Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Frances Nungester Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Frances Nungester Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Frances Nungester Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Frances Nungester Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frances Nungester Elementary School's ranking?
Frances Nungester Elementary School is ranked #252 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Frances Nungester Elementary School often compared to?
Frances Nungester Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chestnut Grove Elementary School, Julian Harris Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Frances Nungester Elementary School?
390 students attend Frances Nungester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Frances Nungester Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frances Nungester Elementary School?
Frances Nungester Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Frances Nungester Elementary School offer ?
Frances Nungester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Frances Nungester Elementary School part of?
Frances Nungester Elementary School is part of Decatur City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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