- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Decatur, AL
Frances Nungester Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Frances Nungester Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010117001615
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frances Nungester Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #6 of 11
- schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 77.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Frances Nungester Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frances Nungester Elementary School ranks #6 of 11 schools in Decatur, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Frances Nungester Elementary School held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 010117001615 · Decatur, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 17.8:1 · 77.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Austin High School (999 students)
Frances Nungester Elementary School held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Frances Nungester Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Austin High Sc
Austin High School
999 students
- Decatur High S
Decatur High School
915 students
- Decatur Middle
Decatur Middle School
818 students
- Austin Middle
Austin Middle School
727 students
- Austin Junior
Austin Junior High School
664 students
- This school
Frances Nungester Elementary School
428 students
What this shows Frances Nungester Elementary School reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frances Nungester Elementary School compares
Frances Nungester Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.2% | ▲ 31% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Alabama - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,832
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
White 15.9%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Frances Nungester Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Decatur City reports $14,832 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frances Nungester Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Decatur High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Decatur Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Austin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Austin Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frances Nungester Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Decatur
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Austin Junior High School
Standard public school
664 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Oak Park Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 16:1 students per teacher
Bankscaddell Elementary School
Standard public school
477 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Austinville Elementary School
Standard public school
463 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Chestnut Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
436 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
West Decatur Elementary School
Standard public school
407 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frances Nungester Elementary School
How many students attend Frances Nungester Elementary School?
Frances Nungester Elementary School has 428 students enrolled. It is a public school in Decatur, AL. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frances Nungester Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frances Nungester Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frances Nungester Elementary School?
77.2% of students at Frances Nungester Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frances Nungester Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Frances Nungester Elementary School is African American at 47.4% of enrollment, in Decatur, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frances Nungester Elementary School?
Frances Nungester Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frances Nungester Elementary School rank among schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Frances Nungester Elementary School ranks #6 of 11 schools in Decatur, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Decatur on the city page.
What other schools are in Decatur City?
Besides Frances Nungester Elementary School, Decatur City also operates Austin High School (999 students), Decatur High School (915 students), and Decatur Middle School (818 students). See the Decatur City district page for the complete list.