How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Chestnut Grove Elementary School | Frances Nungester Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Decatur, AL | Decatur, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 436 | 428 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.3% | 75.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Chestnut Grove Elementary School | Frances Nungester Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,832 | $14,832 |
| District | Decatur City | Decatur City |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Chestnut Grove Elementary School | Frances Nungester Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35.3% | 15.9% |
| African American | 26.8% | 47.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.7% | 26.6% |
| Asian | 3.4% | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.0% | 7.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Chestnut Grove Elementary School | Frances Nungester Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 408:1 | 346:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.7% | 10.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 39 | 13 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.