Frances Nungester Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Decatur, AL Grades PK–05 City: Small Decatur, AL SchoolScore™ C (63.6)
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Frances Nungester Elementary School
Decatur, AL 35603
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (63.6)
428
Students
26.5
Teachers
16.2:1
Student:Teacher
(256)552-3079
Phone
http://www.ptc.dcs.edu/schools/elem/fn/…
Website

Frances Nungester Elementary School is a public school administered by the Decatur City district in Decatur, ALABAMA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 428 students enrolled; a 16.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Small by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Alabama Elementary School Average
Enrollment
428.0
State avg: 486.0
▼ 12% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.15:1
State avg: 17:1
▼ 5% better
Free Lunch %
75.5%
State avg: 58.6%
▲ 29% worse
School Details
School Name
Frances Nungester Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
010117001615
State School ID
AL-127-0055
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
726 Tammy St SW
City
Decatur
State
Alabama
ZIP Code
35603
County
Morgan County
Metro Area
Decatur, AL
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Small
Cong. District
0105
State Leg. Upper
01003
State Leg. Lower
01008
Latitude
34.54773
Longitude
-86.9969
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
428
Total Students
👩‍🏫
26.5
Teachers FTE
📐
16.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
26.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)26.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 323 75.5%
Not Applicable 323 75.5%
District Info
District Name
Decatur City
LEAID
0101170
State LEA ID
AL-127
Phone
(256)552-3000
Website
http://www.dcs.edu
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Decatur
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$152,946K
Federal Revenue
$20,490K
State Revenue
$72,389K
Local Revenue
$60,067K
Total Expenditure
$148,054K
Instruction Exp.
$76,179K
Support Services
$47,070K
Other Current Exp.
$6,461K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Frances Nungester Elementary School

1
Chestnut Grove Elementary School
Decatur · Elementary
1 mi
2
Austinville Elementary School
Decatur · Elementary
1.4 mi
3
Austin Middle School
Decatur · Middle
1.5 mi
4
Austin Junior High School
Decatur · Secondary
2.3 mi
5
Career Technical Center
Decatur · High
2.3 mi
6
Career Academies of Decatur
Decatur · High
2.4 mi
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Frances Nungester Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Frances Nungester Elementary School?
428 students are enrolled at Frances Nungester Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Frances Nungester Elementary School have?
Frances Nungester Elementary School has 26.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1.
What grades does Frances Nungester Elementary School serve?
Frances Nungester Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Frances Nungester Elementary School a charter school?
Frances Nungester Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Frances Nungester Elementary School located in?
Frances Nungester Elementary School is located in the Decatur, AL metropolitan area.
What school district does Frances Nungester Elementary School belong to?
Frances Nungester Elementary School is part of the Decatur City school district.
How much does Decatur City spend per student?
The Decatur City district spends approximately $345,920,561 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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