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.
428
Total Students
26.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frances Nungester Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White68
Hispanic114
Black203
Asian9
Two or More32
American Indian2
  • Black
    203 (47.4%)
  • Hispanic
    114 (26.6%)
  • White
    68 (15.9%)
  • Two or More
    32 (7.5%)
  • Asian
    9 (2.1%)
  • American Indian
    2 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Frances Nungester Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten37
Kindergarten81
Grade 165
Grade 272
Grade 360
Grade 452
Grade 561
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Frances Nungester Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21349.8%
Male21550.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)