Frances Nungester Elementary School
428 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
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.
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.
428
Total Students
26.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 68 |
| Hispanic | 114 |
| Black | 203 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More | 32 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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Black203 (47.4%)
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Hispanic114 (26.6%)
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White68 (15.9%)
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Two or More32 (7.5%)
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Asian9 (2.1%)
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American Indian2 (0.5%)
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: | 428 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 26.5 |
| 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
81
Grade 1
65
Grade 2
72
Grade 3
60
Grade 4
52
Grade 5
61
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 37 |
| Kindergarten | 81 |
| Grade 1 | 65 |
| Grade 2 | 72 |
| Grade 3 | 60 |
| Grade 4 | 52 |
| Grade 5 | 61 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 213 | 49.8% |
| Male | 215 | 50.2% |
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