Frances Nungester Elementary School

Summary:

Frances Nungester Elementary School is a public elementary school in Decatur, Alabama, serving 390 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Decatur City School District, which is ranked 92 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Frances Nungester has a diverse student population, with 43.85% African American, 27.69% Hispanic, and 20.51% White students. The school has shown mixed academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in 3rd grade Math and English compared to district and state averages, but lower rates in 4th and 5th grade Math and Science. Notably, the school ranks 45th out of 426 Alabama elementary schools for African American students and 10th out of 175 for Hispanic students in academic performance. However, the school's overall statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 202nd out of 687 in 2021-2022 to 487th out of 684 in 2023-2024.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Decatur City district, Frances Nungester generally performs better than lower-ranked schools like West Decatur, BanksCaddell, and Oak Park, but lags behind higher-performing schools like Eastwood and Walter Jackson. The school also serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with over 82% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 726 Tammy St SW
       Decatur, AL  35603-1328


(256) 552-3079

District: Decatur City

SchoolDigger Rank:
487th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,759 Help


Students who attend Frances Nungester Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Decatur Middle School
High:    Decatur High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  390

Racial breakdown:

African American:
43.8%
Hispanic:
27.7%
White:
20.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.8% Help


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Compare Details Frances Nungester Elementary School ranks worse than 71.2% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 7th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Decatur City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.49. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Frances Nungester Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (43.8%), Hispanic (27.7%), White (20.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frances Nungester Elementary School is 16.2, which is the 4th best among 11 elementary schools in the Decatur City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frances Nungester Elementary School is $10,759, which is the 4th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Decatur City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Frances Nungester Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Frances Nungester Elementary School 487th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Frances Nungester Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Decatur City:

SchoolDigger ranks Decatur City 92nd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Frances Nungester Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Frances Nungester Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.76 372nd 623 40.3%
2005 27.42 570th 688 17.2%
2006 27.97 572nd 689 17.0%
2007 24.59 597th 698 14.5%
2008 38.70 493rd 698 29.4%
2009 18.38 640th 696 8.0%
2010 29.43 574th 704 18.5%
2011 42.39 501st 709 29.3%
2012 59.28 335th 696 51.9%
2013 71.26 150th 696 78.4%
2014 47.74 376th 695 45.9%
2015 38.46 438th 691 36.6%
2016 45.15 389th 691 43.7%
2017 56.38 300th 688 56.4%
2018 57.05 307th 680 54.9%
2019 56.29 300th 681 55.9%
2021 64.20 231st 692 66.6%
2022 66.81 202nd 687 70.6%
2023 52.05 332nd 680 51.2%
2024 30.49 487th 684 28.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Frances Nungester Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.33 52nd 74 29.7%
2022 87.48 6th 110 94.5%
2024 36.72 86th 131 34.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Frances Nungester Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.88 162nd 651 75.1%
2019 67.57 164th 649 74.7%
2021 71.31 145th 653 77.8%
2022 76.43 106th 651 83.7%
2023 61.28 231st 623 62.9%
2024 37.67 447th 670 33.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Frances Nungester Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 55.77 282nd 639 55.9%
2018 64.01 217th 640 66.1%
2019 54.97 281st 646 56.5%
2021 68.84 171st 656 73.9%
2022 70.28 165th 656 74.8%
2023 39.13 398th 645 38.3%
2024 27.38 483rd 650 25.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Frances Nungester Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 55.32 288th 639 54.9%
2018 52.28 325th 650 50.0%
2019 54.02 301st 650 53.7%
2021 57.20 266th 669 60.2%
2022 60.51 246th 669 63.2%
2023 61.25 242nd 649 62.7%
2024 34.25 444th 655 32.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Frances Nungester Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 43.41 181st 336 46.1%
2018 69.62 92nd 423 78.3%
2019 74.71 69th 426 83.8%
2021 81.02 44th 426 89.7%
2022 81.54 45th 426 89.4%
2023 59.99 124th 427 71.0%
2024 41.65 224th 420 46.7%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Frances Nungester Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 80.25 15th 130 88.5%
2018 76.01 17th 140 87.9%
2019 67.53 30th 152 80.3%
2021 79.38 21st 164 87.2%
2022 90.24 10th 175 94.3%
2023 78.70 28th 184 84.8%
2024 46.99 93rd 196 52.6%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Frances Nungester Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 74.10 81st 369 78.0%
2018 71.44 121st 508 76.2%
2019 39.77 333rd 529 37.1%
2021 59.06 188th 539 65.1%
2022 63.18 177th 540 67.2%
2023 47.36 276th 528 47.7%
2024 21.31 468th 535 12.5%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Open Quote We absolutely LOVE Frances Nungester Elementary... Everyone on staff has a love for children and support their education... We have 2 children in this school and they both have really progressed in all areas of education... Don't be fooled by our being a Title 1 school, the teachers here love what they do and they TEACH all o their students... From the principal to the cafeteria workers, including the custodians, everyone here at FNES is blessed!!!! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Open Quote Love this school! Great teachers, staff, and administration! Don't let someone else perception sway you - go in visit, meet the people, get involved, and pay attention and you will see for yourself that this school is wonderful!

My son started kinder last year and I was hesitant - but I visited the school often, met the teachers, staff, and principal and love them! My daughter started PreK this year at FNES and she loves it! Test scores are up, higher than some of the better rated schools in the district! Get involved, parent involvement is a little low, but growing -- can only make this place a better place to be -- give it a chance, you might just love it! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Frances Nungester Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 532 532
1989 430 120 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1990 436 117 12 2 2 n/a n/a 0 569
1991 332 117 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 459
1992 318 117 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 446
1993 356 119 6 1 2 n/a n/a 0 484
1994 321 123 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 449
1995 258 143 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1996 258 143 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1997 250 151 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 409
1998 253 196 1 9 2 n/a n/a 0 461
1999 251 216 4 8 3 n/a n/a 0 482
2000 247 240 2 15 4 n/a n/a 0 508
2001 246 234 4 17 2 n/a n/a 0 503
2002 185 238 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 435
2003 185 238 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 435
2004 149 244 2 10 0 n/a n/a 1 406
2005 132 245 5 21 0 n/a n/a 0 403
2006 137 253 3 38 1 n/a n/a 0 432
2007 117 203 2 82 3 n/a n/a 4 411
2008 98 193 3 98 4 n/a n/a 0 396
2009 81 176 1 102 3 n/a n/a 0 363
2010 67 170 3 98 2 n/a n/a 9 349
2012 88 162 1 78 1 0 8 0 338
2013 80 149 2 86 0 1 17 0 335
2014 89 157 1 90 0 0 27 0 364
2015 81 148 1 109 0 0 28 0 367
2016 84 185 2 119 0 1 28 0 419
2017 83 151 1 130 0 0 32 0 397
2018 83 143 4 138 0 0 28 0 396
2019 72 145 4 139 0 0 33 0 393
2020 75 138 2 133 1 0 37 0 386
2021 67 164 5 116 1 0 23 0 376
2022 67 184 3 112 2 0 17 0 385
2023 80 171 3 108 2 1 25 0 390

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Frances Nungester Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 532 26.0 20.4 0
1989 558 28.0 19.9 n/a
1990 569 30.0 18.9 0
1991 459 25.0 18.3 n/a
1992 446 26.0 17.1 n/a
1993 484 28.0 17.3 n/a
1994 449 28.0 16.0 n/a
1995 407 27.0 15.1 n/a
1996 407 27.0 15.1 n/a
1997 409 25.0 16.4 45.5
1998 461 28.0 16.5 47.7
1999 482 32.0 15.1 59.1
2000 508 32.0 15.9 70.1
2001 503 35.0 14.4 68
2002 435 32.0 13.6 77.7
2003 435 32.0 13.6 77.7
2004 406 32.0 12.7 78.8
2005 403 27.0 14.9 84.4
2006 432 29.0 14.9 86.3
2007 411 30.5 13.5 82.1
2008 396 29.0 13.7 84.1
2009 363 26.2 13.7 82.1
2010 349 31.0 11.2 87.4
2012 338 27.0 12.5 83.4
2013 335 30.0 11.1 85.4
2014 364 29.9 12.1 82.7
2015 367 22.0 16.6 51.5
2016 419 24.0 17.4 52.7
2017 397 23.3 17.0 52.1
2018 396 24.0 16.5 83.3
2019 393 23.5 16.7 83.2
2020 386 23.5 16.4 82.9
2021 376 22.5 16.7 82.7
2022 385 21.5 17.9 82.9
2023 390 24.0 16.2 82.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Frances Nungester Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 532 26.0 20.4 0
1989 558 28.0 19.9 n/a
1990 569 30.0 18.9 0
1991 459 25.0 18.3 n/a
1992 446 26.0 17.1 n/a
1993 484 28.0 17.3 n/a
1994 449 28.0 16.0 n/a
1995 407 27.0 15.1 n/a
1996 407 27.0 15.1 n/a
1997 409 25.0 16.4 45.5
1998 461 28.0 16.5 47.7
1999 482 32.0 15.1 59.1
2000 508 32.0 15.9 70.1
2001 503 35.0 14.4 68
2002 435 32.0 13.6 77.7
2003 435 32.0 13.6 77.7
2004 406 32.0 12.7 78.8
2005 403 27.0 14.9 84.4
2006 432 29.0 14.9 86.3
2007 411 30.5 13.5 82.1
2008 396 29.0 13.7 84.1
2009 363 26.2 13.7 82.1
2010 349 31.0 11.2 87.4
2012 338 27.0 12.5 83.4
2013 335 30.0 11.1 85.4
2014 364 29.9 12.1 82.7
2015 367 22.0 16.6 51.5
2016 419 24.0 17.4 52.7
2017 397 23.3 17.0 52.1
2018 396 24.0 16.5 83.3
2019 393 23.5 16.7 83.2
2020 386 23.5 16.4 82.9
2021 376 22.5 16.7 82.7
2022 385 21.5 17.9 82.9
2023 390 24.0 16.2 82.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Frances Nungester Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,768 (25.7%) $7,991 (74.3%) $10,759

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frances Nungester Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 300th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 332nd of 680 Elementary schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Frances Nungester Elementary School)5842.1
 15.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Decatur City)60.238.4
 21.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Frances Nungester Elementary School)53.539.6
 13.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Decatur City)45.935.1
 10.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Frances Nungester Elementary School)63.942.3
 21.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Decatur City)46.332.3
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students393390
 0.8%
African American145171
 17.9%
American Indian02
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic139108
 22.3%
Pacific Islander01
White7280
 11.1%
Two or More Races3325
 24.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.2%82.8%
 0.4%


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Students at Frances Nungester Elementary School are 44% African American, 28% Hispanic, 21% White, 6% Two or more races.

Frances Nungester Elementary School ranks 487th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Frances Nungester Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Decatur Middle School
High : Decatur High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 390 students attended Frances Nungester Elementary School.


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